Remote code execution in Microsoft Office

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU94003

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38021

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Microsoft Office. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Office: 2016 - 2019

Microsoft Office LTSC 2021: 32 bit editions - 64 bit editions

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: 32-bit Systems - 64-bit Systems

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_ltsc_2021:32:bit editions:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_ltsc_2021:64:bit editions:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise:32-bit Systems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise:64-bit Systems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38021

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.