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CVE-2025-49697

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

HIGH 8.4EPSS 0.51%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.51%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

CVSS 3.1
8.4 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
0.51% probability · 42th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-122
Affected
microsoft/365 apps · microsoft/365 copilot · microsoft/office · microsoft/office long term servicing channel · microsoft/office online server
Source
secure@microsoft.com

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.