Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Office PowerPoint
CVE-2025-53761

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise
Microsoft Office Ltsc 2021
Microsoft Office Ltsc 2024
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-53761?

A use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Office PowerPoint can allow an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. This flaw can be exploited by sending a specially crafted file to the user, which, when opened, can lead to potential system compromise. It is crucial for users to apply patches and updates from Microsoft to mitigate this risk.

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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CVE-2025-53761 : Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Office PowerPoint