CVE-2024-21379 Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An integer overflow in Microsoft Word allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-21379?
CVE-2024-21379 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Apps, published on 13 Feb 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-21379?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel, Microsoft Word.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21379?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-21379 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-21379 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-21379 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft 365 Apps
- CVE-2024-21413 Microsoft Outlook Improper Input Validation
- CVE-2023-23397 Microsoft Office Outlook Privilege Escalation
- CVE-2024-38189 Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2023-35311 Microsoft Outlook Security Feature Bypass
- CVE-2026-21514 Microsoft Office Word Reliance on Untrusted Inputs in a Security Decision
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x57c-56xp-xrph.