#VU87462 Link following in Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise - CVE-2024-26199
Published: March 12, 2024 / Updated: March 14, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU87462
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26199
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following within the Office Performance Monitor executable. A local user can create a symbolic link to a critical file on the system and delete arbitrary files.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.