Vulnerability · Published Aug 12, 2021 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2021-36941Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 2.2% (higher than 83% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)2.2%top 17.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise | 16.0.1 – before https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac | 16.0.0 – before 16.52.21080801 |
References
- Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability vendor-advisory, patch
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36941 x_refsource_MISC, x_transferred