Remote code execution in Microsoft Office Visio

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU97616

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-2024-38016

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

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 when processing Microsoft Office Visio files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption 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: before 16.0.5465.1001

Microsoft Visio: before 16.0.5465.1001

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: before 16.0.5465.1001

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_visio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38016

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.