SB2024051439 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows MSHTML platform
Published: May 14, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024051439
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30040)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Windows MSHTML Platform. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open or load a specially crafted file, bypass OLE mitigations in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Office and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.