Remote code execution in Microsoft Office Visio

1) Insufficient UI Warning of Dangerous Operations

EUVDB-ID: #VU98211

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-2024-43505

CWE-ID: CWE-357 - Insufficient UI Warning of Dangerous Operations

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient UI warning of dangerous operations in Microsoft Office Visio. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Office: 2019

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

Microsoft Office LTSC: 2021 - 2024

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_ltsc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_ltsc:2021:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_ltsc:2024:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-43505

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.