CVE-2024-21413 — Microsoft Outlook Improper Input Validation Vulnerability
Severity: Critical · Kind: Vulnerability
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From the source
Microsoft Office Outlook. Microsoft Outlook contains an improper input validation vulnerability that allows for remote code execution. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability would allow an attacker to bypass the Office Protected View and open in editing mode rather than protected mode. Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability facts
- CVE
- CVE-2024-21413
- On CISA KEV since
- 2025-02-06
- Ransomware use
- Unknown
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