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CVE-2024-38189

Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVSS 8.8 HIGHEPSS 7.9%● KEVCWE-20
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.

Summary generated and translated by AI from the official description.
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

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