#VU101593 Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft products - CVE-2024-49065

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101593

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49065

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Server applications / Application servers
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server
Server applications / Application servers
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft Word
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft Office LTSC
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in Microsoft Office. A remote attacker can trigger an out-of-bounds read error and cause a denial of service condition on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft SharePoint Server: 2019

Microsoft Office: 2019

Microsoft Word: 2016

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server: 2016

Microsoft Office LTSC: 2021 for Mac - 2024

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: 32-bit Systems, 64-bit Systems

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-49065

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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