#VU95841 Input validation error in Microsoft products - CVE-2024-38189
Published: August 13, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU95841
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38189
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Project
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Project
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.