Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Excel Software
CVE-2025-53737
7.8HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 12 August 2025
What is CVE-2025-53737?
A heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system. This vulnerability arises when the application fails to properly handle a specially crafted file, leading to potential unauthorized actions by the attacker. Users are advised to apply the latest security updates to mitigate risks.

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Affected Version(s)
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1
Microsoft Excel 2016 32-bit Systems 16.0.0.0 < 16.0.5513.1000
Microsoft Office 2019 32-bit Systems 19.0.0
References
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