CVE-2022-29109

Summary

CVE-2022-29109 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Microsoft Excel. Maliciously crafted Excel files can manipulate the Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) functionality to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system, potentially allowing an attacker to gain control and steal sensitive information or install malware. Microsoft has released a patch to address this issue, and users are strongly encouraged to apply it as soon as possible to protect against potential exploitation. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations and individuals who rely on Excel for data processing, particularly those who receive untrusted files from external sources.

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