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Microsoft confirms Office apps launch issues after June updates
Microsoft is investigating a new issue preventing third-party applications from launching Microsoft Office applications or opening documents on up-to-date Windows systems. [...]
🤖 AI BriefingAuto-generated threat analysis
🔍Threat Overview
A known issue with Microsoft Office applications is preventing third-party applications from launching or opening documents on up-to-date Windows systems, affecting Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other applications.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Windows systems
Attack Vectors
OLE automation to interact with Microsoft Office applications
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: Medium
Who Is at Risk
Users of affected third-party applications, including CCH Engagement, Zotero, Workpaper Manager, and dental software such as Dentrix and Softdent.
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Open Microsoft Office applications or documents directly instead of launching them from affected third-party applications
2Reach out to Microsoft Support for Business for a separate workaround across the entire organization
3Monitor system logs for potential security incidents and apply patches as soon as available
📦Affected Products
Software:Microsoft Office applicationsCCH EngagementZoteroWorkpaper ManagerDentrixSoftdentHardware:Windows systems
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