#VU101594 Link following in Microsoft products - CVE-2024-49059

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101594

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49059

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
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 local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in Microsoft Office. A local user can win a race condition and gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Office: 2016, 2019

Microsoft Office LTSC: 2021 - 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-2024-49059

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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.