Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Graphics
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-49032 CVE-2024-49031 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-416 CWE-125 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Microsoft Office LTSC Client/Desktop applications / Other client software Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU100403
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-2024-49032
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Microsoft Office Graphics. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted pptx file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Office LTSC: 2021 - 2024 for Mac
Microsoft Office: before 16.0.5474.1000, 16.0.18129.20158
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: before 16.0.16731.20948, 16.0.17328.20648, 16.0.17928.20286, 16.0.18025.20214, 16.0.18129.20158
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_ltsc:2021:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_ltsc:2021:for Mac:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_ltsc:2024:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49032
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1511/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU100404
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-2024-49031
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in Microsoft Office Graphics. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system, leading to arbitrary code execution.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Office LTSC: 2021 - 2024 for Mac
Microsoft Office: before 16.0.5474.1000, 16.0.18129.20158
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: before 16.0.16731.20948, 16.0.17328.20648, 16.0.17928.20286, 16.0.18025.20214, 16.0.18129.20158
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_ltsc:2021:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_ltsc:2021:for Mac:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_ltsc:2024:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49031
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
