Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Excel
CVE-2025-24081

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Office Online Server
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise
Microsoft Office Ltsc For Mac 2021
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 March 2025

What is CVE-2025-24081?

A vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel allows attackers to exploit a use-after-free condition, which enables unauthorized local code execution. This flaw can potentially be exploited to gain higher privileges and compromise system integrity, making it crucial for users to stay informed and apply necessary updates to mitigate risks associated with this security issue.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1

Microsoft Excel 2016 32-bit Systems 16.0.0.0 < 16.0.5491.1000

Microsoft Office 2019 32-bit Systems 19.0.0

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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CVE-2025-24081 : Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Excel