Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2024-49030
Published: November 12, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU100324
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.4 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49030
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Microsoft Excel. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office LTSC
How to mitigate CVE-2024-49030
Install updates from vendor's website.