Use-after-free in Microsoft products - CVE-2024-43465
Published: September 10, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU97097
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-2024-43465
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 when in Microsoft Excel. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and gain elevated privileges on the system.
Affected software
Office Online Server
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
How to mitigate CVE-2024-43465
Install updates from vendor's website.