Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Excel Software
CVE-2025-53737

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:
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.

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

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-2025-53737 : Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Excel Software