msrc_cve-2024-38173
Vulnerability from csaf_microsoft
Published
2024-08-13 07:00
Modified
2024-08-14 07:00
Summary
Microsoft Outlook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Notes
Additional Resources
To determine the support lifecycle for your software, see the Microsoft Support Lifecycle: https://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle
Disclaimer
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Customer Action
Required. The vulnerability documented by this CVE requires customer action to resolve.
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