Library Injection Flaw in Microsoft Word for macOS
CVE-2024-41165

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 December 2024

What is CVE-2024-41165?

CVE-2024-41165 describes a critical library injection vulnerability present in Microsoft Word version 16.83 specifically designed for macOS. This flaw allows an attacker to exploit the application’s access privileges through a specially crafted library, enabling a permission bypass. By injecting a malicious library into Microsoft Word and executing it, an attacker can gain unauthorized access to the application's permissions, potentially leading to further malicious activities. Users of affected versions are advised to update their software immediately to mitigate the risks posed by this vulnerability.

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References

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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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