Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2025-47169
Published: June 10, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU110998
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.4 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-47169
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Microsoft Word. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Microsoft Office LTSC
How to mitigate CVE-2025-47169
Install updates from vendor's website.