CVE-2023-21715

Summary

CVE-2023-21715 is a security vulnerability affecting Microsoft Publisher. Hackers can exploit this issue to bypass security features, potentially gaining unauthorized access to a victim's system. The exact nature of the bypass technique is not yet clear, but it may allow an attacker to introduce and run malicious code. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to users who rely on Microsoft Publisher for creating and editing publications, as it can be used to compromise their systems without their knowledge. Microsoft is working on a patch to address this issue, and users are advised to apply it as soon as it becomes available to protect their systems from potential attacks.

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