CVE-2024-21413 · netVigilance record NV25-0023
Microsoft Outlook Improper Input Validation
past due
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA deadline 2025-02-27 · passed 1 year 6 months ago · applies to US federal civilian agencies; used elsewhere as a reference SLA
What happened
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.
Who is affected
Microsoft Office Outlook. Affected version ranges are listed in the vendor advisory and the NVD entry linked under Sources.
Weakness class: CWE-20.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEVExploitation in the wild confirmed by CISA
- CISA remediation deadlinepassed 1 year 6 months ago
Sources
- NVD entry for CVE-2024-21413 nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-21413
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- msrc.microsoft.com msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-21413
- nvd.nist.gov nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-21413