Executive Risk Summary
"A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office, which could allow an attacker to bypass security features. This vulnerability requires an attacker to have access to a vulnerable system and the ability to execute malicious code."
Operational Audit Arsenal
Target Type Software
Target Asset Microsoft Office
Standard Path Installed on user workstations and servers
PowerShell
# 🛠️ Senior Engineer Universal Audit
# Target: Microsoft Office (Software)
$Target = "Microsoft Office"
$SearchPaths = @("$env:windir\System32", "$env:ProgramFiles", "${env:ProgramFiles(x86)}")
Get-ChildItem -Path $SearchPaths -Filter $Target -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue |
Select-Object FullName, @{Name="Version";Expression={$_.VersionInfo.ProductVersion}}Patch Impact Forecast
Reboot Required
Required
Service Disruption
Low to Moderate
Internal Work Notes
Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to mitigate this vulnerability, and consider implementing additional security controls such as application whitelisting and exploit protection.
Intelligence Sources
Scope of Impact
365 Apps Office (Version 2019) Office (Version 2016) Office Long Term Servicing Channel (Version 2024) Office Long Term Servicing Channel (Version 2021)
Original NVD Description
"Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability"
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