CVE-2024-43505: Microsoft Office Visio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Oct 8, 2024
·
Updated

Microsoft Office Visio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2024
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases

Event History

Oct 8, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:35 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43505?

CVE-2024-43505 is classified as a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office Visio.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-43505?

To fix CVE-2024-43505, install the latest security updates from Microsoft for the affected Office products.

3

Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2024-43505?

CVE-2024-43505 affects Microsoft 365 Apps, Office 2019, Office LTSC 2021, and Office LTSC 2024 across both 32-bit and 64-bit editions.

4

What type of exploit is associated with CVE-2024-43505?

CVE-2024-43505 is associated with remote code execution, allowing an attacker to execute malicious code on a victim's machine.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2024-43505?

While the primary mitigation is to apply the security updates, disabling macros in Office applications can serve as a temporary workaround against exploitation.

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