Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2024-49069
7.8HIGH
Summary
A critical vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a user's system. By crafting a malicious spreadsheet and convincing a user to open it, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the victim's data. Successful exploitation may lead to the manipulation of data or execution of harmful software within the user's environment. Proper security measures and awareness are essential to mitigate potential threats posed by this vulnerability.
Affected Version(s)
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1
Microsoft Excel 2016 32-bit Systems 16.0.0.0 < 16.0.5478.1002
Microsoft Office 2019 32-bit Systems 19.0.0
References
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
Vulnerability Reserved
Collectors
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