Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
According to the CVSS metric, the attack vector is local (AV:L). Why does the CVE title indicate that this is a remote code execution? The word Remote in the title refers to the location of the attacker. This type of exploit is sometimes referred to as Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE). The attack itself is carried out locally. This means an attacker or victim needs to execute code from the local machine to exploit the vulnerability. There are multiple update packages available for some of the affected software. Do I need to install all the updates listed in the Security Updates table for the software? Yes. Customers should apply all updates offered for the software installed on their systems. If multiple updates apply, they can be installed in any order. Why is Microsoft Word listed in the Security Updates table but the title indicates that Outlook is affected? This vulnerability can be exploited when rendering email in Outlook (classic). The rendering of email in Outlook (classic) uses Microsoft Word functionality. The vulnerability is in the Word functionality and is exploitable through Outlook (classic). Are the updates for the Microsoft Office LTSC and Microsoft 365 for Mac currently available? The security update for Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021, 2024 and Microsoft 365 for Mac are not immediately available. The updates will be released as soon as possible, and when they are available, customers will be notified via a revision to this CVE information. Is the Preview Pane an attack vector for this vulnerability? Yes, the Preview Pane is an attack vector.
Jonghoi Kim, Donghyun Oh with kloy