Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
Microsoft Project contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution via a malicious file.
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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Details
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Product
- Project
- CVE
- CVE-2024-38189
- Affected versions
- Microsoft 365 Apps: Microsoft 365 Apps
Office 2019 2019: Office 2019
Office LTSC 2021: Office LTSC 2021
Project 2016 2016: before 16.0.5461.1001 — fixed in 16.0.5461.1001 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory) - CVSS score
- 8.8
- Actively exploited
- Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
- CISA due date
- September 3, 2024 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
- Source
- CISA KEV – original advisory
- Published
- August 13, 2024
The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.