CVE-2024-20673
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Feb 13, 2024
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
CWE ID 693
Summary
CVE-2024-20673 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Microsoft Office. Hackers can exploit this Remote Code Execution (RCE) weakness to gain unauthorized access to affected systems. The issue arises due to a flaw in the way Microsoft Office handles specially crafted files, enabling attackers to run malicious code. Successful exploitation could lead to significant data loss or theft, as well as potential system compromise. Users are strongly advised to apply the forthcoming Microsoft patch as soon as it becomes available to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Office Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Office Publisher
- Microsoft Office Word
- Skype for Business
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft
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