CVE-2025-53740: Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Aug 12, 2025
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Updated

Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Other sources

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

Microsoft

Affected Software

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

Event History

Aug 14, 2024
News Published
12:45 AM
Aug 12, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:10 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
News Published
via The Register·11:34 PM
News Published
via The Register·11:38 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-53740?

CVE-2025-53740 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote code execution through a use-after-free condition in Microsoft Office.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-53740?

Users should update their affected Microsoft Office products to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2025-53740.

3

Which Microsoft Office versions are affected by CVE-2025-53740?

CVE-2025-53740 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Office including Office 2016, 2019, 2021, and Office LTSC 2024 for various architectures.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2025-53740 facilitate?

CVE-2025-53740 enables unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code on a victim's machine, potentially leading to data theft or system compromise.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-53740?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2025-53740 and users should promptly apply it to protect their systems.

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