Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2025-49703 CVE-2025-49700 CVE-2025-49698 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-416 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Microsoft SharePoint Server Server applications / Application servers Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server Server applications / Application servers Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Word Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Office LTSC Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU112469
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49703
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Microsoft Word. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft SharePoint Server: 2019
Microsoft Office: 2019
Microsoft Word: 2016
Microsoft Office LTSC: 2021 - 2024
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: 32-bit Systems - 64-bit Systems
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server: 2016
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_sharepoint_server:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_word:*:*:*:*:*:microsoft_office:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_ltsc:2021:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_ltsc:2021:for Mac:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_ltsc:2024:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise:32-bit_Systems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise:64-bit_Systems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_sharepoint_enterprise_server:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2025-49703
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU112472
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49700
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Microsoft Word. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Office: 2019
Microsoft Word: 2016
Microsoft Office LTSC: 2021 - 2024
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: 32-bit Systems - 64-bit Systems
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_ltsc:2021:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_ltsc:2024:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise:32-bit_Systems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise:64-bit_Systems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2025-49700
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU112470
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49698
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Microsoft Word. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Office: 2019
Microsoft Word: 2016
Microsoft Office LTSC: 2021 - 2024 for Mac
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: 32-bit Systems - 64-bit Systems
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_ltsc:2021:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_ltsc:2021:for Mac:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_ltsc:2024:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise:32-bit_Systems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise:64-bit_Systems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2025-49698
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
