Remote code execution in Microsoft Publisher



Risk Critical
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-38226
CWE-ID CWE-693
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
 Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Microsoft Publisher
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.

1) Protection Mechanism Failure

EUVDB-ID: #VU97016

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 7.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38226

CWE-ID: CWE-693 - Protection Mechanism Failure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures. An attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, bypass Office macro policies restrictions and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Office: 2016 - 2019

Microsoft Publisher: before 16.0.5465.1001

CPE2.3 External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-38226


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user 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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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