Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2024-49026

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft Office Online Server
Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise
Microsoft Office Ltsc 2021
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-49026?

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel that may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This vulnerability arises due to improper handling of objects in memory, which can be exploited through specially crafted files. Successful exploitation can lead to complete control of the affected system, enabling attackers to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights. It is critical for users and organizations utilizing Microsoft Excel to apply the necessary security updates to mitigate risks related to this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1

Microsoft Excel 2016 Click-to-Run (C2R) 32-bit Systems 16.0.0 < 16.0.5474.1001

Microsoft Office 2019 32-bit Systems 19.0.0

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

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