#VU95973 Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office LTSC and Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise - CVE-2024-38172

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#VU95973 Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office LTSC and Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise - CVE-2024-38172

Published: August 14, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU95973
Vulnerability risk: High
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:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38172
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Microsoft Excel. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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