CVE-2024-49026

Summary

CVE-2024-49026 is a newly disclosed remote code execution vulnerability affecting Microsoft Excel. Attackers can exploit this flaw by tricking victims into opening a specially crafted Excel file, which could lead to the execution of arbitrary code. Successful exploitation allows attackers to gain the same privileges as the user running the software, potentially leading to significant data theft or system compromise. Microsoft is actively working on a patch to mitigate this issue, but until then, users are advised to exercise caution when opening unexpected Excel files.

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