CVE-2024-38226: Microsoft Publisher Protection Mechanism Failure Vulnerability
First published: Tue Sep 10 2024(Updated: )
Microsoft Publisher contains a protection mechanism failure vulnerability that allows attacker to bypass Office macro policies used to block untrusted or malicious files.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac | ||
| Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 | ||
| Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 | ||
| Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac | ||
| Microsoft Publisher | ||
| Microsoft Publisher | ||
| Microsoft Publisher 2010 | ||
| Microsoft Office | =2019 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2019 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2021 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2021 | |
| Microsoft Publisher 2010 | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Publisher 2010 | =2016 |
Remedy
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38226?
CVE-2024-38226 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to bypass security mechanisms in Microsoft Publisher.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38226?
To fix CVE-2024-38226, update Microsoft Publisher and Office to the latest security versions provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Microsoft Publisher are affected by CVE-2024-38226?
CVE-2024-38226 affects Microsoft Publisher 2016, 2019, and 2021 across both 32-bit and 64-bit editions.
Can CVE-2024-38226 allow malicious macros to run?
Yes, CVE-2024-38226 can allow attackers to bypass Office macro policies, potentially enabling malicious macros to execute.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-38226?
CVE-2024-38226 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability.
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