Aug 2024: Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2024-38189 Published on August 13, 2024
Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Microsoft Project contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution via a malicious file.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by September 3, 2024: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Weakness Type
Improper Input Validation
The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-38189
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Affected Versions
Microsoft Office 2019:- Version 19.0.0 and below https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases is affected.
- Version 16.0.1 and below https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases is affected.
- Version 16.0.0.0 and below 16.0.5461.1001 is affected.
- Version 16.0.1 and below https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases is affected.
Exploit Probability
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.