Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Office PowerPoint
CVE-2025-49705

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise
Microsoft Office Ltsc For Mac 2021
Microsoft Office Ltsc 2021
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 July 2025

What is CVE-2025-49705?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Office PowerPoint can allow an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system. This risk arises when PowerPoint processes specially crafted files, potentially leading to complete control over the affected system. Users are advised to apply the latest updates from Microsoft to mitigate the risks associated with 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

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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