Use-after-free in Microsoft products - CVE-2024-38171
Published: August 14, 2024 / Updated: August 16, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU95964
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-2024-38171
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 PowerPoint. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Affected software
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Office
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Office
How to mitigate CVE-2024-38171
Install updates from vendor's website.