CVE-2024-38173: Microsoft Outlook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Aug 13, 2024
·Updated
Microsoft Outlook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
12 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Outlook 2016
Microsoft Outlook 2016
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 Office=2019
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Outlook=2016
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-2024-38173?
CVE-2024-38173 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.
2
How does CVE-2024-38173 affect Microsoft Outlook?
CVE-2024-38173 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems running vulnerable versions of Microsoft Outlook.
3
How can I fix CVE-2024-38173?
To fix CVE-2024-38173, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for their specific Outlook version.
4
Which versions of Microsoft Outlook are affected by CVE-2024-38173?
CVE-2024-38173 affects several versions of Microsoft Outlook, including Outlook 2016, Office 2019, and Microsoft 365 Apps.
5
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-38173?
As of now, specific details on active exploits targeting CVE-2024-38173 have not been publicly disclosed.