CVE-2024-49030
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Nov 12, 2024
Updated: Nov 16, 2024
CWE ID 122
Summary
CVE-2024-49030 is a newly disclosed vulnerability that affects Microsoft Excel. This remote code execution issue allows an attacker to craft a specially crafted Excel file that, when opened, can execute arbitrary code on the victim's system. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access, modification, 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 protect against this threat.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Office Excel
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft