CVE-2024-38189highunder attackCWE-20

CVE-2024-38189: high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise

Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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51Vexday Risk Score

Prioritize patching. It under exploitation confirmed by CISA.

ssvc Actcvss 8.8epss 8.2%
from disclosure to weapon
Published on NVDAug 13
CISA KEVAug 13
Action required by CISAfederal deadline: 2024-09-03

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

In short

A flaw in Microsoft Project allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on a victim's computer if they open a specially crafted file. This is dangerous because it gives attackers complete control over the affected system.

Technical detail

An input validation vulnerability (CWE-20) in Microsoft Project enables remote code execution when a user opens a malicious project file. The attack requires user interaction (file opening) and results in code execution with user privileges, allowing attackers to compromise the system.

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Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C
Affected products
Microsoft · Microsoft 365 Apps for EnterpriseMicrosoft · Microsoft Office 2019Microsoft · Microsoft Office LTSC 2021Microsoft · Microsoft Project 2016
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