Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Products
CVE-2025-62216

7.8HIGH

What is CVE-2025-62216?

A vulnerability in Microsoft Office involves a use-after-free issue that potentially allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a user's machine. By persuading a user to open a maliciously crafted document, unauthorized attackers can leverage this flaw to gain control of the target system. This vulnerability highlights the importance of maintaining software updates and employing security best practices to protect against such exploits.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1

Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 x64-based Systems 16.0.1

Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 32-bit Systems 16.0.0

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

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CVE-2025-62216 : Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Products