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Rapid Response: Microsoft Office RCE - “Follina” MSDT Attack | Huntress
A new attack vector allows adversaries to compromise users through malicious Microsoft Office documents, leveraging MSDT (Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool) in an attack called Follina. The vulnerability enables remote code execution when users open specially crafted Office files, potentially affecting widespread Office users globally.
Why it matters: Organizations using Microsoft Office are exposed to remote code execution through document-based attacks; security teams should prioritize patching and monitoring for this attack pattern immediately.
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vulnerabilities
Rapid Response: Microsoft Office RCE - “Follina” MSDT Attack | Huntress
A new attack vector allows adversaries to compromise users through malicious Microsoft Office documents, leveraging MSDT (Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool) in an attack called Follina. The vulnerability enables remote code execution when users open specially crafted Office files, potentially affecting widespread Office users globally.
Why it matters: Organizations using Microsoft Office are exposed to remote code execution through document-based attacks; security teams should prioritize patching and monitoring for this attack pattern immediately.
- Source published
- First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker