#VU95608 Information disclosure in Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise - CVE-2024-38200

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95608

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38200

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file or visit a website and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Office: 2016, 2019, 2021

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: 15.0.5589.1001, 16.0.5413.1000 - 16.0.17830.20138, 2202 14931.21000, 2202 14931.21024, 2202 14931.21040, 2208 15601.20660, 2208 15601.20680, 2208 15601.20706, 2302 16130.20500, 2302 16130.20580, 2302 16130.20644, 2303 16227.20318, 2303 16227.20354, 2304 16327.20214, 2304 16327.20248, 2304 16327.20324, 2304 16327.20348, 2305 16501.20196, 2305 16501.20210, 2305 16501.20242, 2306 16529.20154, 2306 16529.20182

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-38200

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.