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

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

Published: December 10, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU101594
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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 access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office LTSC
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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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