Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2024-38169

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Microsoft Office Visio. 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.

Affected software

How to mitigate CVE-2024-38169

External References

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38169
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1145/

Related Security Bulletins

• Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Visio