CVE-2024-38170: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Aug 13, 2024
·Updated
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
5 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel Macos=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-2024-38170?
CVE-2024-38170 is considered a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Excel.
2
How can I mitigate CVE-2024-38170?
To mitigate CVE-2024-38170, update Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise and Office LTSC for Mac 2021 to the latest versions released by Microsoft.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2024-38170?
CVE-2024-38170 affects Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise and Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel for Mac 2021.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-38170?
CVE-2024-38170 is a remote code execution vulnerability that could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on the victim's machine.
5
When was CVE-2024-38170 disclosed?
CVE-2024-38170 was disclosed as part of a security update by Microsoft in response to identified vulnerabilities.