#VU118325 Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2025-62201
Published: November 11, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU118325
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-2025-62201
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Office Online Server
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office LTSC
Office Online Server
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office LTSC
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.