CVE-2024-21402

Summary

CVE-2024-21402 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting Microsoft Outlook. Cybercriminals can exploit this weakness to gain heightened system access, potentially leading to data theft or unauthorized system changes. The vulnerability arises due to an unspecified flaw in Outlook's handling of email attachments. To mitigate this risk, Microsoft recommends users keep their software updated and exercise caution when opening suspicious email attachments. This issue highlights the importance of email security and the need for timely software updates.

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