How severe is CVE-2024-41159?

CVE-2024-41159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-41159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-41159?

CVE-2024-41159 affects Microsoft Onenote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41159?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-41159 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-41159 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38898.

When was CVE-2024-41159 published?

CVE-2024-41159 was published on 2024-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-41159

CVE-2024-41159 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Onenote with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-347.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38898
Weakness: CWE-347
Affected product: Microsoft Onenote
Published: 2024-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A library injection vulnerability exists in Microsoft OneNote 16.83 for macOS. A specially crafted library can leverage OneNote'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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-41159?: A library injection vulnerability exists in Microsoft OneNote 16.83 for macOS. A specially crafted library can leverage OneNote'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.
How severe is CVE-2024-41159?: CVE-2024-41159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-41159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-41159?: CVE-2024-41159 affects Microsoft Onenote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41159?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-41159 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-41159 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38898.
When was CVE-2024-41159 published?: CVE-2024-41159 was published on 2024-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:onenote:16.83:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

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