#VU100411 Input validation error in Microsoft products - CVE-2024-49033


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: CVE-2024-49033

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


Q & A

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.


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