CVE-2025-54908: Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Sep 9, 2025
·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 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
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
Event History
Sep 9, 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·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-54908?
CVE-2025-54908 is classified as a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution through Microsoft PowerPoint.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-54908?
To fix CVE-2025-54908, ensure that you update your Microsoft PowerPoint to the latest security patch provided by Microsoft.
3
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2025-54908?
CVE-2025-54908 affects various versions of Microsoft PowerPoint, including Office 2019, Office 2021, and Microsoft 365 Apps.
4
Can CVE-2025-54908 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-54908 can potentially be exploited by an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-54908?
CVE-2025-54908 is identified as a use-after-free vulnerability, which can lead to remote code execution.