High · published December 9, 2025
⚡ A sneaky use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word lets unauthorized attackers execute code on your system. 🦸♂️ Think of it like a chef accidentally using a spoiled ingredient from a previous dish — the result can be a total disaster! In this case, Word retains access to memory that it should've cleared, allowing malicious code to slip through undetected. This could lead to an unauthorized user executing harmful commands on your machine, potentially accessing sensitive files or hijacking your system. It's a perfect storm for chaos, as attackers could leverage this hole to wreak havoc on your data and security!
Think of it like a chef accidentally using a spoiled ingredient from a previous dish — the result can be a total disaster! In this case, Word retains access to memory that it should've cleared, allowing malicious code to slip through undetected. The vulnerability arises from how Microsoft Office Word handles memory allocation, allowing attackers to exploit leftover memory references to execute malicious code locally.
This could lead to an unauthorized user executing harmful commands on your machine, potentially accessing sensitive files or hijacking your system. It's a perfect storm for chaos, as attackers could leverage this hole to wreak havoc on your data and security! To safeguard your system, ensure that Microsoft Office is updated to the latest version. Regularly check for security patches and consider implementing application whitelisting to limit what can run on your machines. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay proactive, follow these steps, and you'll keep your digital world safe and sound! 🔒
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft/365_apps | all versions | — |
| microsoft/365_apps | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office_long_term_servicing_channel | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office_long_term_servicing_channel | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office_long_term_servicing_channel | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office_long_term_servicing_channel | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office_long_term_servicing_channel | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office_long_term_servicing_channel | all versions | — |
| microsoft/sharepoint_server | all versions | — |
| microsoft/sharepoint_server | all versions | — |
| microsoft/word | all versions | — |
| microsoft/word | all versions | — |