Potential Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Affects Microsoft Excel

CVE-2024-43465

Summary

Microsoft Excel is susceptible to an elevation of privilege vulnerability that may permit attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected user. This flaw occurs when Excel fails to properly manage certain objects in memory. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain greater access than intended, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure or manipulation. Users are encouraged to apply updates and follow best practices to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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