CVE-2024-49028: 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-2024-49028?
CVE-2024-49028 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-49028?
To fix CVE-2024-49028, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected version of Excel or Office.
3
Which versions of Office are affected by CVE-2024-49028?
CVE-2024-49028 affects multiple versions of Excel and Office including Excel 2016, Office LTSC 2021, and various editions of Office 2019 and 2024.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-49028?
CVE-2024-49028 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability allowing attackers to run arbitrary code on the victim's machine.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-49028?
Currently, applying the appropriate security patches from Microsoft is the recommended action, as there are no known effective workarounds.