CVE-2024-41165

Name: CVE-2024-41165
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-18T23:15:08.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-41165 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A library injection vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word 16.83 for macOS. A specially crafted library can leverage Word's access privileges, leading to a permission bypass. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A library injection vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word 16.83 for macOS. A specially crafted library can leverage Word's access privileges, leading to a permission bypass. A malicious application could inject a library and start the program to trigger this vulnerability and then make use of the vulnerable application's permissions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.72%

49.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-347

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Word	16.83

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1977Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1977Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-41165?

How severe is CVE-2024-41165?

CVE-2024-41165 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41165?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST