CVE-2021-42296: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Overview

Severity
High (CVSS 7.8)
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Category
Remote Code Execution
Exploit Status
Not Exploited
Exploitation Likelihood
Less Likely
Patch Tuesday
2021-Nov
Released
2021-11-09
EPSS Score
0.75% (percentile: 73.1%)

FAQ

Is the Preview Pane an attack vector for this vulnerability? No, the Preview Pane is not an attack vector.

Affected Products (4)

Microsoft Office

  • Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 32-bit Systems
  • Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 64-bit Systems
  • Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
  • Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions

Acknowledgments

<a href="https://twitter.com/rwxcode">ShiLongan</a> with <a href="https://www.nsfocus.com.cn/">NSFOCUS TIANJI LAB</a>

Revision History

  • 2021-11-09: Information published.