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CVE-2024-49031: Microsoft Office Can Run Malicious Code Remotely
CVE-2024-49031 · published 1 year ago
Summary
Using Microsoft Office, an attacker can take control of your computer by sending you a malicious document. This means they can steal data, install malware, or make changes to your system without your knowledge. Update your Microsoft Office software to the latest version to protect yourself.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | 365_apps |
All versions
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* |
| microsoft | office |
2016 2019 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| microsoft | office_long_term_servicing_channel |
2021 2024 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_long_term_servicing_channel:2021:*:*:*:*:-:*:* |
Original advisory text
Microsoft Office Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Office Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49031 Patch Vendor Advisory
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit
- Gives an attacker full control
Type
CWE-126Buffer Over-read
Timeline
Published12 Nov 2024
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-49031 · NVD
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