CVE-2025-29791: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Apr 8, 2025
·
Updated

Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Other sources

Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

19 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
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 Macos=2024
Microsoft Office 2016<16.0.5495.1002
16.0.5495.1002
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021<16.96.25041326
16.96.25041326
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office 2016<16.0.5495.1002
16.0.5495.1002
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024<16.96.25041326
16.96.25041326
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.5495.1002Patch KB5002623
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.96.25041326

Event History

Apr 8, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:23 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-29791?

CVE-2025-29791 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows unauthorized local code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-29791?

To fix CVE-2025-29791, update your affected Microsoft Office software to the latest version provided by Microsoft.

3

Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2025-29791?

CVE-2025-29791 affects multiple versions including Microsoft Office 2016, 2019, 2021, and 365 Apps for Enterprise.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-29791?

CVE-2025-29791 is a type confusion vulnerability that can lead to resource access violations in Microsoft Office.

5

Can CVE-2025-29791 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-29791 requires local access, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely without user interaction.

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