CVE-2024-38189—Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Project contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution via a malicious file.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38189
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38189

Related News Articles

• Microsoft Issues Patches for 90 Flaws, Including 10 Critical Zero-DaysAugust 14, 2024
• Microsoft Issues Patches for 90 Flaws, Including 10 Critical Zero-Day ExploitsAugust 14, 2024
• Microsoft fixes 6 zero-days under active attackAugust 13, 2024
• Microsoft August 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 9 zero-days, 6 exploitedAugust 13, 2024

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-20