CVE-2024-49027: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Nov 12, 2024
·Updated
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
19 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Excel=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel Macos=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2024
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel Macos=2024
Microsoft Excel 2016
Microsoft Excel 2016
Remediation
Event History
Nov 12, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:54 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-49027?
CVE-2024-49027 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-49027?
To fix CVE-2024-49027, apply the latest security updates and patches released by Microsoft for affected Office products.
3
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2024-49027?
CVE-2024-49027 affects various versions of Microsoft Office including Excel 2016, Office 2019, Office LTSC 2021, and Office LTSC 2024.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-49027?
CVE-2024-49027 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Excel.
5
Is my system at risk from CVE-2024-49027?
If you are using an affected version of Microsoft Office without the latest updates, your system could be at risk from CVE-2024-49027.