What is the severity of CVE-2024-43106?

CVE-2024-43106 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for permission bypass.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43106?

To mitigate CVE-2024-43106, ensure that you install the latest updates for Microsoft Excel on macOS.

What versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2024-43106?

CVE-2024-43106 specifically affects Microsoft Excel 16.83 for macOS.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2024-43106?

CVE-2024-43106 can be exploited by a malicious application that injects a specially crafted library into Microsoft Excel.

Is user action required to trigger CVE-2024-43106?

Yes, user action is needed to run the malicious application that exploits CVE-2024-43106.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-43106

high

7.1

CWE

347

18/12/2024

19/12/2024

CVE-2024-43106

First published: Wed Dec 18 2024(Updated: )

A library injection vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel 16.83 for macOS. A specially crafted library can leverage Excel's access privileges, leading to a permission bypass. A malicious application could inject a library and start the program to trigger this vulnerability and then make use of the vulnerable application's permissions.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Excel for Mac

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43106?
CVE-2024-43106 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for permission bypass.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43106?
To mitigate CVE-2024-43106, ensure that you install the latest updates for Microsoft Excel on macOS.
What versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2024-43106?
CVE-2024-43106 specifically affects Microsoft Excel 16.83 for macOS.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2024-43106?
CVE-2024-43106 can be exploited by a malicious application that injects a specially crafted library into Microsoft Excel.
Is user action required to trigger CVE-2024-43106?
Yes, user action is needed to run the malicious application that exploits CVE-2024-43106.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43106?
CVE-2024-43106 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for permission bypass.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43106?
To mitigate CVE-2024-43106, ensure that you install the latest updates for Microsoft Excel on macOS.
What versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2024-43106?
CVE-2024-43106 specifically affects Microsoft Excel 16.83 for macOS.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2024-43106?
CVE-2024-43106 can be exploited by a malicious application that injects a specially crafted library into Microsoft Excel.
Is user action required to trigger CVE-2024-43106?
Yes, user action is needed to run the malicious application that exploits CVE-2024-43106.