CVE-2024-30042: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published May 14, 2024
·Updated
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
20 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office Online Server
Microsoft Office Online Server
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Excel=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel Macos=2021
Microsoft Office Online Server<16.0.10410.20003
Microsoft Office Online Server=2016
Microsoft Excel 2016
Microsoft Excel 2016
Microsoft Excel 2016
Microsoft Excel 2016
Event History
May 14, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:57 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-30042?
CVE-2024-30042 is classified as a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Excel.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-30042?
To fix CVE-2024-30042, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected products.
3
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2024-30042?
CVE-2024-30042 affects several Microsoft Office products including Excel 2016, Office 2019, and Office LTSC 2021.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2024-30042 facilitate?
CVE-2024-30042 facilitates remote code execution attacks, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
5
Can CVE-2024-30042 affect both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Excel?
Yes, CVE-2024-30042 affects both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Microsoft Excel.