CVE-2023-36761
CVSS 3.1 Score 6.5 of 10 (medium)
Details
Summary
CVE-2023-36761 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Microsoft Word. This information disclosure issue allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data by manipulating specially crafted Word documents. When a user opens the malicious document, Microsoft Word may disclose information that should have remained protected, potentially leading to security breaches and data theft. Users are strongly advised to update their Microsoft Word software to the latest version to mitigate this risk. Microsoft has released a patch to address the issue, and it is recommended that all users install it as soon as possible.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Office Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft 365 Apps
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft
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