Microsoft Issues Warning For MS Office Software Users CVE 2024 38200 Critical Security Vulnerability Spotted Update Roll Out Date

Microsoft has disclosed a critical security vulnerability within their Office software service that could allow cybercriminals to gain access to sensitive information. Microsoft's Statement, Action Microsoft has also stated this issue and added, "In a web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a website that contains a specially crafted file that is designed to exploit the vulnerability.” The tech giant further said, “However, an attacker would have no way to force the user to visit the website. Instead, an attacker would have to convince the user to click a link, typically by way of an enticement in an email or Instant Messenger message, and then convince the user to open the specially crafted file.” Therefore, it is crucial for Microsoft Office users to remain vigilant when dealing with Office documents, especially those received from unfamiliar or untrusted sources. The versions of Office currently vulnerable to this vulnerability include Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Office LTSC 2021, Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, and Microsoft Office 2019.