CVE-2021-42296
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk57th percentile - higher than 57% of all known CVEs
Summary
A vulnerability in Microsoft Word allows for remote code execution. An attacker can exploit this flaw to execute malicious code on the victim's system.
Risk Assessment
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to system takeover, posing a serious threat to the organization's data security.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Microsoft Word to the latest version to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, monitor systems for unauthorized activities.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word
See all- CVE-2023-29335High
A vulnerability in Microsoft Word allows for a security feature bypass, potentially leading to unauthorized access to user data.
- CVE-2017-0019High
Microsoft Word 2016 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted document. This vulnerability is different from those described in other CVEs.
- CVE-2016-3316High
Microsoft Word 2013 SP1, 2013 RT SP1, 2016, and 2016 for Mac allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, known as 'Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability.'
- CVE-2023-21716Critical
Remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Word. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the logged-on user.
- CVE-2021-38656High
Vulnerability in Microsoft Word allows remote code execution. An attacker could exploit it to run arbitrary code on the victim's system.
- CVE-2024-21379High
A vulnerability in Microsoft Word allows remote code execution. An attacker could exploit this flaw to run malicious code on the victim's machine.
- CVE-2022-41103Medium
Information Disclosure vulnerability in Microsoft Word. Could allow an attacker to read data that should not be accessible.
- CVE-2022-41061High
A vulnerability in Microsoft Word allows for remote code execution, potentially leading to full control over the user's system. An attacker can exploit this flaw through malicious Word documents.
- CVE-2022-41060Medium
A vulnerability in Microsoft Word allows information disclosure. An attacker could exploit this flaw to access data that should be protected.
- CVE-2021-36941High
Remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Word. Opening a specially crafted document could allow an attacker to execute code.
Original NVD description (English source)
Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability