Untrusted search path in Microsoft products - CVE-2024-43616
Published: October 9, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU98246
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-2024-43616
CWE-ID: CWE-426
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 usage of an untrusted search path in Microsoft Office. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Affected software
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office LTSC
How to mitigate CVE-2024-43616
Install updates from vendor's website.