CVE-2024-20673
published 2024-02-13CVE-2024-20673: Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
PriorityP341high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
1.19%
64.4th percentile
Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected
29 ranges· showing 25
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | excel | — | — |
| microsoft | microsoft_excel_2016 | >= 16.0.0.0 < 16.0.5435.1000 | 16.0.5435.1000 |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_2016 | >= 16.0.0 < 16.0.5435.1001 | 16.0.5435.1001 |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_2019 | >= 19.0.0 < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases | https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_ltsc_2021 | >= 16.0.1 < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases | https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| microsoft | microsoft_powerpoint_2016 | >= 16.0.0 < 16.0.5435.1000 | 16.0.5435.1000 |
| microsoft | microsoft_publisher_2016 | >= 16.0.0 < 16.0.5435.1000 | 16.0.5435.1000 |
| microsoft | microsoft_visio_2016 | >= 16.0.1 < 16.0.5435.1000 | 16.0.5435.1000 |
| microsoft | microsoft_word_2016 | >= 16.0.1 < 16.0.5435.1000 | 16.0.5435.1000 |
| microsoft | office | — | — |
| microsoft | office | — | — |
| microsoft | office_long_term_servicing_channel | — | — |
| microsoft | powerpoint | — | — |
| microsoft | publisher | — | — |
| microsoft | skype_for_business | — | — |
| microsoft | skype_for_business_2016 | < 16.0.5435.1000 | 16.0.5435.1000 |
| microsoft | visio | — | — |
| microsoft | word | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_excel_2016 | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_2016 | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_2019_for_32-bit_editions | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_2019_for_64-bit_editions | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_ltsc_2021_for_32-bit_editions | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_ltsc_2021_for_64-bit_editions | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_powerpoint_2016 | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc7.8HIGH
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VulDB
Microsoft Excel/Office/PowerPoint/Publisher/Visio/Word/Skype protection mechanism
vuldb·2026-05-19·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2024-20673 [HIGH] Microsoft Excel/Office/PowerPoint/Publisher/Visio/Word/Skype protection mechanism
A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Microsoft Excel, Office, PowerPoint, Publisher, Visio, Word and Skype. This affects an unknown function. This manipulation causes protection mechanism failure.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-20673. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.
It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
GHSA
GHSA-wwqr-wgwc-gj85: Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2024-02-13
CVE-2024-20673 [HIGH] CWE-693 GHSA-wwqr-wgwc-gj85: Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft
Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2024-02-13·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2024-20673 [HIGH] CWE-693 Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, the attack vector is local (AV:L). Why does the CVE title indicate that this is a remote code execution?
The word Remote in the title refers to the location of the attacker. This type of exploit is sometimes referred to as Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE). The attack itself is carried out locally.
For example, when the score indicates that the Attack Vector is Local and User Interaction is Required, this could describe an exploit in which an attacker, through social engineering, convinces a victim to download and open a specially crafted file from a website which leads to a local attack on their computer.
FAQ: According to the CVSS metrics, successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to maj
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bleepingcomputer
Microsoft February 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 2 zero-days, 73 flaws
blogs_bleepingcomputer·2024-02-13·CVSS 7.6
[HIGH] Microsoft February 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 2 zero-days, 73 flaws
## Microsoft February 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 2 zero-days, 73 flaws
## Lawrence Abrams
16 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities
3 Security Feature Bypass Vulnerabilities
30 Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
5 Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
9 Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
10 Spoofing Vulnerabilities
The total count of 73 flaws does not include 6 Microsoft Edge flaws fixed on February 8th and 1 Mariner flaw.
To learn more about the non-security updates released today, you can review our dedicated articles on the new Windows 11 KB5034765 cumulative update and the Windows 10 KB5034763 update .
## Two zero-days fixed
This month's Patch Tuesday fixes two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, which Microsoft classifies as a flaw that is publicly disclosed or ac
Trendmicro
The February 2024 Security Update Review
blogs_trendmicro·2024-02-12·CVSS 7.5
[HIGH] The February 2024 Security Update Review
## The February 2024 Security Update Review
Get the Feburary 2024 security update and review.
By: Dustin Childs 2024/02/12 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
It’s the second patch Tuesday of the year, and Adobe and Microsoft have released a fresh crop of security updates just in time to be our Valentine. Take a break from your other activities and join us as we review the details of their latest advisories. For those interested in the Microsoft 0-day discovered by the ZDI Threat Hunting Team, you can watch this special edition of the Patch Report:
If you’d rather watch the full video recap covering the entire release, you can check out here:
CVE
Title
Severity
CVSS
Public
Exploited
Type
CVE-2024-21412
Internet Shortcut Files Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Important
8.
Trendmicro
The February 2024 Security Update Review
blogs_trendmicro·2024-02-12
The February 2024 Security Update Review
# The February 2024 Security Update Review
Get the Feburary 2024 security update and review.
By: Dustin Childs
2024/02/12
Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
It’s the second patch Tuesday of the year, and Adobe and Microsoft have released a fresh crop of security updates just in time to be our Valentine. Take a break from your other activities and join us as we review the details of their latest advisories. For those interested in the Microsoft 0-day discovered by the ZDI Threat Hunting Team, you can watch this special edition of the Patch Report:
If you’d rather watch the full video recap covering the entire release, you can check out here:
Adobe Patches for February 2024
For February, Adobe released six patches addressing 29 CVEs in Adobe Acrobat and Reader, Commerce, Substance 3D
Trendmicro
The February 2024 Security Update Review
blogs_trendmicro·2024-02-12·CVSS 7.5
[HIGH] The February 2024 Security Update Review
## The February 2024 Security Update Review
Get the Feburary 2024 security update and review.
By: Dustin Childs Feb 12, 2024 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
It’s the second patch Tuesday of the year, and Adobe and Microsoft have released a fresh crop of security updates just in time to be our Valentine. Take a break from your other activities and join us as we review the details of their latest advisories. For those interested in the Microsoft 0-day discovered by the ZDI Threat Hunting Team, you can watch this special edition of the Patch Report:
If you’d rather watch the full video recap covering the entire release, you can check out here:
CVE
Title
Severity
CVSS
Public
Exploited
Type
CVE-2024-21412
Internet Shortcut Files Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Important
Trendmicro
The February 2024 Security Update Review
blogs_trendmicro·2024-02-12·CVSS 7.5
[HIGH] The February 2024 Security Update Review
## The February 2024 Security Update Review
Get the February 2024 security update and review.
By: Dustin Childs Feb 12, 2024 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
It’s the second patch Tuesday of the year, and Adobe and Microsoft have released a fresh crop of security updates just in time to be our Valentine. Take a break from your other activities and join us as we review the details of their latest advisories. For those interested in the Microsoft 0-day discovered by the ZDI Threat Hunting Team, you can watch this special edition of the Patch Report:
If you’d rather watch the full video recap covering the entire release, you can check out here:
CVE
Title
Severity
CVSS
Public
Exploited
Type
CVE-2024-21412
Internet Shortcut Files Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Important
2024-02-13
Published