7.8
CWE
693
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-20673: Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Feb 13 2024(Updated: )

Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Visio 2016
Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft Visio 2016
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2016
Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2016
Microsoft Skype For Business Basic 2016
Microsoft Skype For Business Basic 2016
Microsoft Office Excel=2016
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office=2021
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010=2016
Microsoft Publisher 2010=2016
Microsoft Skype for Business=2016
Microsoft Visio Standard=2016
Microsoft Office Word=2016
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-20673?

    CVE-2024-20673 is classified as a Remote Code Execution vulnerability which can lead to significant impact if exploited.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-20673?

    To fix CVE-2024-20673, ensure you apply the latest updates and patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Office products.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2024-20673?

    CVE-2024-20673 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Office including Office LTSC 2021, Office 2019, and Office 2016.

  • What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-20673?

    CVE-2024-20673 can be exploited through specially crafted documents that execute harmful code when opened.

  • Is CVE-2024-20673 specific to any operating system?

    CVE-2024-20673 pertains to Microsoft Office applications and is not limited to a specific operating system, affecting both Windows and Mac versions.

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