CVE-2024-38169: Microsoft Office Visio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Aug 13, 2024
·Updated
Microsoft Office Visio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
9 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Remediation
Event History
Aug 13, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:30 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38169?
CVE-2024-38169 has been rated with a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-38169?
To fix CVE-2024-38169, ensure that your Microsoft Office products are updated to the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
3
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38169?
CVE-2024-38169 affects various versions of Microsoft Office including Office 2019, Office LTSC 2021, and Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise.
4
How can I check if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-38169?
You can check for vulnerability to CVE-2024-38169 by verifying if your version of Microsoft Office includes the security update that addresses this issue.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-38169?
If exploited, CVE-2024-38169 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, leading to data compromise.