PT-2024-6335 · Microsoft · Office Visio+2
Luke Papandrea
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Published
2024-09-19
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Updated
2024-09-24
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CVE-2024-38016
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Visio (affected versions not specified)
Microsoft Office (affected versions not specified)
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise (affected versions not specified)
Description
The issue is related to errors in access control, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code if a user opens a specially crafted file. This can lead to remote code execution, potentially affecting the system.
Recommendations
For Microsoft Visio, consider avoiding the use of specially crafted files until a patch is available.
For Microsoft Office, restrict access to potentially vulnerable components to minimize the risk of exploitation.
For Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, as a temporary workaround, consider disabling features that may be related to the vulnerability until a patch is available.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
RCE
Improper Access Control
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
365 Apps For Enterprise
Office
Office Visio