CVE-2024-21413 — Actively Exploited: Office Outlook (Microsoft)
Microsoft Outlook contains an improper input validation vulnerability that allows for remote code execution. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability would allow an attacker to bypass the Office Protected View and open in editing mode rather than protected mode.
| CVE ID | CVE-2024-21413 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Product | Office Outlook |
| Vulnerability name | Microsoft Outlook Improper Input Validation Vulnerability |
| Date added | 2025-02-06 |
| Remediation due | 2025-02-27 |
| Known ransomware use | Unknown |
| Required action | Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. |
| Description | Microsoft Outlook contains an improper input validation vulnerability that allows for remote code execution. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability would allow an attacker to bypass the Office Protected View and open in editing mode rather than protected mode. |
| Source | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities |
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