Use-after-free in Microsoft products - CVE-2024-49032
Published: November 12, 2024 / Updated: November 18, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU100403
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-2024-49032
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The 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.
Affected software
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft Office
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
How to mitigate CVE-2024-49032
Install updates from vendor's website.
Microsoft Office - addressed in versions 16.0.5474.1000, 16.0.18129.20158
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise - addressed in versions 16.0.16731.20948, 16.0.17328.20648, 16.0.17928.20286, 16.0.18025.20214, 16.0.18129.20158
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise - addressed in versions 16.0.16731.20948, 16.0.17328.20648, 16.0.17928.20286, 16.0.18025.20214, 16.0.18129.20158