CVE-2025-24079: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Mar 11, 2025
·Updated
Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Other sources
Use after free in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
24 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel Macos=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2024
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2024
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel Macos=2024
Microsoft Word=2016
Microsoft Word=2016
Event History
Mar 11, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-24079?
CVE-2025-24079 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-24079?
To fix CVE-2025-24079, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Word and Office products.
3
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2025-24079?
CVE-2025-24079 affects various versions of Microsoft Word, Office LTSC, and Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2025-24079 enable?
CVE-2025-24079 enables unauthorized attackers to execute code locally on vulnerable machines.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-24079 until a patch is applied?
Currently, the best approach is to update to the latest version of affected software, as no specific workaround is recommended.