Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Excel by Microsoft
CVE-2025-53741

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-2025-53741?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel enables unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. By exploiting this flaw, attackers can manipulate the application’s memory, leading to potential unauthorized access and execution of malicious payloads. Users are advised to apply security updates promptly to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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-2025-53741 : Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Excel by Microsoft