CVE-2024-39804

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.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Affected: Microsoft PowerPoint
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1974
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1974

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39804?
CVE-2024-39804 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-39804?
To fix CVE-2024-39804, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-39804 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-39804 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-39804?
CVE-2024-39804 affects Microsoft PowerPoint.
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