Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Visio

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU95982

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38169

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Microsoft Office Visio. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Office: 2019

Microsoft Office LTSC: 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_ltsc:32:bit editions:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_ltsc: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

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38169
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1145/

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.