Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Office Word
CVE-2025-32717

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft

Vendor
CVE Published:
11 June 2025

What is CVE-2025-32717?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word allows unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. By crafting a malicious document file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability, potentially leading to full system compromise. Users of the affected Microsoft Office Word versions are encouraged to apply available security updates to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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CVE-2025-32717 : Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Office Word