#VU100411 Input validation error in Microsoft products - CVE-2024-49033
Published: November 12, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU100411
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49033
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office LTSC
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Microsoft Word. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and bypass specific functionality of the Office Protected View.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.