High · published October 14, 2025
⚡ A sneaky use-after-free flaw in Microsoft Office could let unauthorized attackers run code on your local machine! 🔥 Think of this as a librarian forgetting to remove a book from the catalog after it's been checked out—anyone can now access that book without permission! 📚 If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to code execution on your device, allowing attackers to potentially steal sensitive information or disrupt operations. It's like leaving a backdoor unlocked in your home, inviting unwanted intruders in!
Think of this as a librarian forgetting to remove a book from the catalog after it's been checked out—anyone can now access that book without permission! 📚 This use-after-free vulnerability occurs when Microsoft Office fails to properly manage memory, allowing attackers to exploit freed memory to execute arbitrary code. It’s a dangerous oversight that can have serious repercussions for your system's integrity.
If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to code execution on your device, allowing attackers to potentially steal sensitive information or disrupt operations. It's like leaving a backdoor unlocked in your home, inviting unwanted intruders in! To mitigate this risk, ensure you update Microsoft Office to the latest version available. Regularly review your security settings and consider enabling additional protections like antivirus software to add layers of defense. 🛡️ You've got this! With a quick update, you can lock down your system and keep those intruders out! 🚀
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
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| microsoft/365_apps | all versions | — |
| microsoft/365_apps | all versions | — |
| microsoft/365_copilot | < 16.0.19328.20000 | 16.0.19328.20000 |
| microsoft/office | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office | all versions | — |
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| microsoft/office_long_term_servicing_channel | all versions | — |
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| microsoft/office_long_term_servicing_channel | all versions | — |