#VU114046 Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2025-53741
Published: August 13, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU114046
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-2025-53741
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office LTSC
Office Online Server
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office LTSC
Office Online Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Microsoft Excel. 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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.