Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2024-38172

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise
Microsoft Office Ltsc For Mac 2021
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2024

What is CVE-2024-38172?

A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system. This occurs when an affected version of Excel improperly handles objects in memory. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain the same user rights as the logged-in user, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data and further compromise of the affected system. It is recommended to apply security updates and follow best practices for system security to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1

Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021 Unknown 16.0.1 < 16.88.24081116

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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