Use After Free Vulnerability in Microsoft Word
CVE-2025-24077

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise
Microsoft Office Ltsc For Mac 2021
Microsoft Office Ltsc 2024
Microsoft Office Ltsc For Mac 2024
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 March 2025

Summary

A use after free vulnerability in Microsoft Word may allow an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code locally on a targeted system. This exploit can leverage specific conditions in the software to gain control, posing significant risks to user data and system integrity. Users are encouraged to stay informed about updates and patches to safeguard against this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1

Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 32-bit Systems 1.0.0

Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021 Unknown 16.0.1 < 16.95.25030928

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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