Vulnerability Description
Hancom Office Word DOC File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Hancom Office Word. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of DOC files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20384.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hancom | Office Word | 11.0.0.6914 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1855/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1855/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-51598?
CVE-2023-51598 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Hancom Office Word DOC File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Hancom Office ...
How severe is CVE-2023-51598?
CVE-2023-51598 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-51598?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hancom Office Word.