Library Injection Vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook for macOS

CVE-2024-42220

Summary

CVE-2024-42220 is a high-risk library injection vulnerability identified in Microsoft Outlook version 16.83.3 for macOS. This vulnerability allows attackers to leverage the software's access privileges through specially crafted libraries. When a malicious application injects such a library, it can exploit the permissions of the vulnerable Outlook application, leading to unauthorized access and potential data compromise. Users of Microsoft Outlook on macOS should take immediate action to mitigate this risk by applying necessary software updates and monitoring for any unusual activity.

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