msrc_cve-2024-38189
Vulnerability from csaf_microsoft
Published
2024-08-13 07:00
Modified
2024-08-14 07:00
Summary
Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Notes

Additional Resources
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Disclaimer
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Customer Action
Required. The vulnerability documented by this CVE requires customer action to resolve.



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