SB2024100912 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Untrusted search path (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43616)

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

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path in Microsoft Office. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

2) Untrusted search path (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43576)

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

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path in Microsoft Office. A remote user can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

3) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43609)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in Microsoft Office. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43616
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43576
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43609