Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU114041

Use-after-free in Microsoft products - CVE-2025-53740

Published: August 13, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU114041

CSH Severity: High

CVSS v4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-53740

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Microsoft Office. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office LTSC

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