#VU105552 Untrusted Pointer Dereference in Microsoft products - CVE-2025-24083

 

#VU105552 Untrusted Pointer Dereference in Microsoft products - CVE-2025-24083

Published: March 11, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU105552
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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-2025-24083
CWE-ID: CWE-822
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office LTSC
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to untrusted pointer dereference error in Microsoft Office. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger pointer dereference and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise the affected system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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