CVE-2025-53761: Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Aug 12, 2025
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Updated

Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Other sources

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

Microsoft

Affected Software

19 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
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 PowerPoint=2016
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016

Event History

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·05:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:09 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-53761?

CVE-2025-53761 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-53761?

To fix CVE-2025-53761, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of PowerPoint and Office.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2025-53761?

CVE-2025-53761 affects Microsoft Office LTSC 2024, 2021, Office 2019, and PowerPoint 2016 across both 32-bit and 64-bit editions.

4

What type of attack could exploit CVE-2025-53761?

CVE-2025-53761 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on a victim's machine by exploiting the vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-53761?

While the best solution is to apply updates, disabling macros and not opening untrusted documents can serve as temporary workarounds for CVE-2025-53761.

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