CVE-2022-38001
CVSS 3.1 Score 6.5 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Oct 11, 2022
Updated: Jan 2, 2025
Summary
CVE-2022-38001 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Microsoft Office. This issue allows an attacker to manipulate document properties to induce a user into opening a malicious file, leading to potential data loss or system compromise. The document's actual content may appear normal and harmless, making the threat less apparent to unsuspecting users. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, especially in environments where users open untrusted documents, and Microsoft advises applying the latest patches to mitigate the risk.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel
- Microsoft 365 Apps
- Microsoft Office 2019
- Microsoft Office 365
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft