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CVE-2024-39804

Microsoft Powerpoint vulnerability

7.1 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.89%
  1. Published18 Dec 2024

Description

A library injection vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint 16.83 for macOS. A specially crafted library can leverage PowerPoint's access privileges, leading to a permission bypass. A malicious application could inject a library and start the program to trigger this vulnerability and then make use of the vulnerable application's permissions.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Microsoft Powerpoint16.83

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-39804 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-39804 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.89%.

How severe is CVE-2024-39804?

CVE-2024-39804 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-39804?

Affected products include Microsoft Powerpoint.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39804?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.