CVE-2025-29792: Microsoft Office Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Apr 8, 2025
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Updated

Microsoft Office Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Other sources

Use after free in Microsoft Office allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Microsoft

Affected Software

15 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=2024
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office 2016<16.0.5495.1002
16.0.5495.1002
Microsoft Office 2016<16.0.5495.1002
16.0.5495.1002
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 2019 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 365 Apps for Enterprise<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 https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.0.5495.1002Patch KB5002623

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
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-2025-29792?

CVE-2025-29792 has a high severity level, allowing an attacker to elevate privileges on an affected Microsoft Office application.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-29792?

To fix CVE-2025-29792, ensure that you install the latest updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Office product.

3

Which Microsoft Office versions are affected by CVE-2025-29792?

CVE-2025-29792 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Office, including Office 2016, Office 2019, and Office LTSC 2021 and 2024, across both 32-bit and 64-bit editions.

4

Can CVE-2025-29792 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-29792 requires local access to the affected system, making it not exploitable remotely.

5

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2025-29792 classified as?

CVE-2025-29792 is classified as a use after free vulnerability, which can lead to local privilege escalation.

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