CVE-2023-32541

Summary

CVE-2023-32541 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting Hancom Office 2020 HWord 11.0.0.7520. This issue is found in the footerr functionality and can be exploited with a specially crafted .doc file. When a user opens the malformed file, it triggers the vulnerability, potentially allowing an attacker to gain unauthorized access or execute arbitrary code. Consequently, users should be cautious when opening untrusted files to avoid potential security risks. It is recommended that Hancom Office 2020 users apply the available patch to mitigate this vulnerability.

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