Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU95971

External Control of File Name or Path in Microsoft products - CVE-2024-38173

Published: August 14, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95971

CSH Severity: Medium

CVSS v4: 5.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38173

CWE-ID: CWE-73

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application allows an attacker to control path of the files in Microsoft Outlook. A remote user can trick a victim to open a malicious email and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Affected software

Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office

How to mitigate CVE-2024-38173

Install updates from vendor's website.

External References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38173

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