Vulnerability identifier: #VU100411
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Word
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Office LTSC
Client/Desktop applications /
Other client software
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Microsoft Word. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and bypass specific functionality of the Office Protected View.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft Office: 2019
Microsoft Word: 2016
Microsoft Office LTSC: 2021 for Mac - 2024
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: 32-bit Systems, 64-bit Systems
External links
http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49033
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.