CVE-2024-21413
CRITICALCISA KEVEPSS 100th pctlDescription
Microsoft Outlook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 100% of all known CVEs.
Microsoft Outlook Improper Input Validation Vulnerability
Microsoft Outlook contains an improper input validation vulnerability that allows for remote code execution. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability would allow an attacker to bypass the Office Protected View and open in editing mode rather than protected mode.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Remediation due: 2025-02-27
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-21413
- https://research.checkpoint.com/2024/the-risks-of-the-monikerlink-bug-in-microsoft-outlook-and-the-big-picture/
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2024-21413-critical-monikerlink-vulnerability-affecting-microsoft-outlook-detection-script
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2024-21413-critical-monikerlink-vulnerability-affecting-microsoft-outlook-mitigation-script
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-21413
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