Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2024-43616

Summary

Microsoft Office contains a remote code execution vulnerability that arises when the software improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to open a specially crafted file, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. Successful exploitation might result in unauthorized access to system resources, data corruption, or other malicious actions. Users are advised to ensure their applications are updated to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

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