#VU101592 Improper access control in Microsoft Office - CVE-2024-43600

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101592

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43600

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Microsoft Office. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Office: 2016

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-43600

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.