Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-49065 is a Microsoft Office vulnerability. The source calls it remote code execution, but the provided CVSS data shows a local attack path requiring user interaction and high availability impact only. Organizations should treat it as a patching priority for affected Office, Word, Microsoft 365 Apps, and listed SharePoint versions.
Executive priority
Prioritize normal patch-cycle remediation, accelerated for document-heavy teams or exposed SharePoint environments. Current supplied evidence does not justify emergency response, but the Microsoft patch is available and affected enterprise products are common.
Technical view
The source maps the issue to CWE-125, an out-of-bounds read. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5 with AV:L, AC:L, PR:N, UI:R, S:U, C:N, I:N, A:H. Microsoft lists remediation availability. The bundle does not provide root-cause detail, exploit mechanics, or product-specific fixed build numbers.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely where listed Microsoft Office, Word, Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Office LTSC for Mac, or SharePoint Server versions remain unpatched. User interaction is required, and the CVSS vector is local, so broad internet-facing exploitation is not supported by the supplied evidence.
Exploitation context
The bundle marks CISA KEV as false and CVSS exploit maturity as unproven. No cited source in the bundle supports active exploitation. Public evidence here is limited to CVE metadata and Microsoft’s advisory reference.
Researcher notes
The title says remote code execution, while the supplied CVSS vector indicates local access, required user interaction, and availability-only impact. Treat the technical record as incomplete unless Microsoft’s advisory provides more detail. Do not infer active exploitation or exploitability beyond the cited metadata.
Mitigation direction
- Apply Microsoft’s security update for CVE-2024-49065.
- Inventory affected Office, Word, Microsoft 365 Apps, and SharePoint installations.
- Prioritize systems processing untrusted Office content or user-supplied documents.
- Check Microsoft guidance for fixed builds and any product-specific mitigations.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed versions against Microsoft’s affected product list.
- Verify the relevant December 2024 security update is installed.
- Review vulnerability scanner findings for CVE-2024-49065 after patching.
- Document any unsupported or deferred systems for risk acceptance.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C1.83.6microsoftVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityCVE reference, microsoft · vendor-advisory, patch
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CWE details
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