What is the severity of CVE-2022-24462?

CVE-2022-24462 has a severity rating of important according to Microsoft's security guidelines.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24462?

To fix CVE-2022-24462, update the affected Microsoft Office applications to their latest versions.

Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2022-24462?

CVE-2022-24462 affects Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Office LTSC 2021, and Office 2019 for both 32-bit and 64-bit editions.

Can CVE-2022-24462 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-24462 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to bypass security features.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-24462?

There are no specified workarounds for CVE-2022-24462; applying the security updates is recommended for mitigation.

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CVE-2022-24462

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CVE-2022-24462: Microsoft Word Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

First published: Tue Mar 08 2022(Updated: )

Microsoft Word Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac		fix available externally
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021		fix available externally
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac		fix available externally
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021		fix available externally
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office	=2019
Microsoft Office	=2021
Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise		fix available externally
Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise		fix available externally

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Reference Links

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-24462 (Advisory)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-24462?
CVE-2022-24462 has a severity rating of important according to Microsoft's security guidelines.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24462?
To fix CVE-2022-24462, update the affected Microsoft Office applications to their latest versions.
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2022-24462?
CVE-2022-24462 affects Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Office LTSC 2021, and Office 2019 for both 32-bit and 64-bit editions.
Can CVE-2022-24462 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-24462 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to bypass security features.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-24462?
There are no specified workarounds for CVE-2022-24462; applying the security updates is recommended for mitigation.

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