Code Execution Flaw in Microsoft Word Product
CVE-2025-24078
7HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 11 March 2025
Summary
A use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Word allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on a user's system. This flaw takes advantage of memory management errors that could enable an unauthorized user to run malicious code locally, leading to potential system compromise. Users are advised to apply security updates to safeguard their systems against this vulnerability.
Affected Version(s)
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1
Microsoft Office 2019 32-bit Systems 19.0.0
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 x64-based Systems 16.0.1
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved