Link following in Microsoft products - CVE-2024-49059
Published: December 10, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU101594
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49059
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in Microsoft Office. A local user can win a race condition and gain elevated privileges on the system.
Affected software
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office LTSC
How to mitigate CVE-2024-49059
Install updates from vendor's website.