CVE-2024-49030: 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-2024-49030?
CVE-2024-49030 is rated as a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Excel.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-49030?
To fix CVE-2024-49030, you should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for the affected versions of Office.
3
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-49030?
CVE-2024-49030 affects various versions of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office, including Office 2019 and the LTSC versions for 2021 and 2024.
4
What happens if I don't fix CVE-2024-49030?
If CVE-2024-49030 is not addressed, it could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.
5
Can CVE-2024-49030 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-49030 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute harmful code without physical access to the target system.