Out-of-bounds Read Vulnerability in Microsoft Excel
CVE-2025-59235
7.1HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 14 October 2025
What is CVE-2025-59235?
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel permits unauthorized attackers to disclose sensitive information from the affected application. This flaw can be exploited by targeting specific malformed data, which may inadvertently lead to the disclosure of information within the local environment. Users are advised to apply the necessary updates and security patches provided by Microsoft to safeguard their applications.
Affected Version(s)
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1
Microsoft Access 2016 (32-bit edition) Unknown 16.0.0 < 16.0.5522.1000
Microsoft Access 2016 x64-based Systems 16.0.0 < 16.0.5522.1000
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved