SB2024081409 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Outlook
Published: August 14, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024081409
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) External Control of File Name or Path (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38173)
CWE-ID: CWE-73 - External Control of File Name or Path
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application allows an attacker to control path of the files in Microsoft Outlook. A remote user can trick a victim to open a malicious email and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.