Microsoft Word OLE32.dll Library Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	107297
Class:	Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Mar 05 2019 12:00AM
Updated:	Mar 05 2019 12:00AM
Credit:	Mimecast
Vulnerable:	Microsoft Word 0 Microsoft Windows 0 Microsoft Office 0
Not Vulnerable:

Microsoft Word OLE32.dll Library Security Bypass Vulnerability

Microsoft Word is prone to a memory-corruption vulnerability.

An attacker can leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial of service conditions.

Microsoft Word OLE32.dll Library Security Bypass Vulnerability

Reports indicate that this issue is being exploited in the wild. Please see the references for more information.

Microsoft Word OLE32.dll Library Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently, we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Microsoft Word OLE32.dll Library Security Bypass Vulnerability

References:

• RSAC 2019: Microsoft Zero-Day Allows Exploits to Sneak Past Sandboxes (threatpost.com)
  
• Microsoft Homepage (Microsoft)