CVE-2025-24081: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 11, 2025
·
Updated

Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Other sources

Use after free in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Microsoft

Affected Software

26 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office Online Server
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Excel 2016
Microsoft Excel 2016
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Excel=2016
Microsoft Excel=2016
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 Office Online Server

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-2025-24081?

CVE-2025-24081 has a severity rating that indicates it allows for remote code execution due to a use after free vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-24081?

To fix CVE-2025-24081, you should update your Microsoft Office Excel to the latest version through the official patch released by Microsoft.

3

Which versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2025-24081?

CVE-2025-24081 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Excel, including Office LTSC 2021, Excel 2016, and various editions of Office for Mac.

4

What type of attack can be executed due to CVE-2025-24081?

An attacker can execute arbitrary code locally on a vulnerable system as a result of CVE-2025-24081.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-24081?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2025-24081; applying the latest security updates is recommended to mitigate the risk.

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