CVE-2025-47994: Microsoft Office Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Jul 8, 2025
·
Updated

Deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Other sources

Microsoft Office Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

21 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2016
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2016
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office=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=2024
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2024
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2016

Event History

Jul 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·04:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:57 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-47994?

CVE-2025-47994 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Office.

2

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-47994?

CVE-2025-47994 affects several Microsoft Office products including Office 2016, Office 2019, Office LTSC 2021, and Microsoft 365 Apps.

3

How do I fix CVE-2025-47994?

To fix CVE-2025-47994, ensure that your Microsoft Office software is updated to the latest version with the appropriate security patches.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2025-47994 enable?

CVE-2025-47994 can enable unauthorized attackers to elevate their privileges locally on affected systems.

5

Is CVE-2025-47994 due to a coding error?

Yes, CVE-2025-47994 is related to the deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Office, which is a coding error in the handling of data.

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