Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft products - CVE-2024-49031
Published: November 12, 2024 / Updated: November 13, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU100404
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-2024-49031
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The 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.
Affected software
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft Office
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
How to mitigate CVE-2024-49031
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