This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU85194
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20677
CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the Microsoft Office. A remote attacker can trick a victim to download and open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft Office: 2016 - 2019
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021: 32 bit editions - 2021 for Mac
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: 32-bit Systems - 64-bit Systems
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-20677
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits ..
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