CVE-2025-21381
published 2025-02-11CVE-2025-21381: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
PriorityP341high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
1.11%
62.3th percentile
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected
25 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | excel | — | — |
| microsoft | microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise | >= 16.0.1 < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases | https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| microsoft | microsoft_excel_2016 | >= 16.0.0.0 < 16.0.5487.1000 | 16.0.5487.1000 |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_2019 | >= 19.0.0 < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases | https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_ltsc_2021 | >= 16.0.1 < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases | https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_ltsc_2024 | >= 16.0.0 < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases | https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_ltsc_for_mac_2021 | >= 16.0.1 < 16.94.25020927 | 16.94.25020927 |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_ltsc_for_mac_2024 | >= 16.0.0 < 16.94.25020927 | 16.94.25020927 |
| microsoft | office | — | — |
| microsoft | office_long_term_servicing_channel | — | — |
| microsoft | office_long_term_servicing_channel | — | — |
| microsoft | office_online_server | < 16.0.10416.20058 | 16.0.10416.20058 |
| microsoft | office_online_server | >= 16.0.0.0 < 16.0.10416.20058 | 16.0.10416.20058 |
| msrc | microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise_for_64-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_excel_2016 | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_2019_for_32-bit_editions | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_2019_for_64-bit_editions | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_ltsc_2021_for_32-bit_editions | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_ltsc_2021_for_64-bit_editions | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_ltsc_2024_for_32-bit_editions | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_ltsc_2024_for_64-bit_editions | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_ltsc_for_mac_2021 | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_ltsc_for_mac_2024 | — | — |
| msrc | office_online_server | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc7.8HIGH
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GHSA
GHSA-rv23-p9fw-xgww: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2025-02-11
CVE-2025-21381 [HIGH] CWE-822 GHSA-rv23-p9fw-xgww: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2025-02-11·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2025-21381 [HIGH] CWE-822 Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, the attack vector is local (AV:L). Why does the CVE title indicate that this is a remote code execution?
The word Remote in the title refers to the location of the attacker. This type of exploit is sometimes referred to as Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE). The attack itself is carried out locally.
For example, when the score indicates that the Attack Vector is Local and User Interaction is Required, this could describe an exploit in which an attacker, through social engineering, convinces a victim to download and open a specially crafted file from a website which leads to a local attack on their computer.
FAQ: Is the Preview Pane an attack vector for this vulnerability?
Yes, the Preview Pane is an attack
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Talos
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for February 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
blogs_talos·2025-02-11·CVSS 8.7
CVE-2025-21376 [HIGH] Microsoft Patch Tuesday for February 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
Microsoft has released its monthly security update for February of 2025 which includes 63 vulnerabilities affecting a range of products, including 4 that Microsoft marked as “critical” and one marked as "moderate."
There are two notable "critical" vulnerabilities. The first is CVE-2025-21376, which is a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting the Windows Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). This vulnerability is a remote unauthenticated Out-of-bounds Write (OOBW) caused by a race condition in LDAP and could potentially result in arbitrary code execution in the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (lsass.exe). This is a process in the Microsoft Windows operating systems that is responsible for enforcing the security policy on the system. Successful exploitation o
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday for February 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
blogs_talos·2025-02-11·CVSS 8.7
CVE-2025-21376 [HIGH] Microsoft Patch Tuesday for February 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
## Microsoft Patch Tuesday for February 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
Microsoft has released its monthly security update for February of 2025 which includes 63 vulnerabilities affecting a range of products, including 4 that Microsoft marked as “critical” and one marked as "moderate."
There are two notable "critical" vulnerabilities. The first is CVE-2025-21376 , which is a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting the Windows Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). This vulnerability is a remote unauthenticated Out-of-bounds Write (OOBW) caused by a race condition in LDAP and could potentially result in arbitrary code execution in the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (lsass.exe). This is a process in the Microsoft Windows operating systems tha
Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, February 2025 Security Update Review
blogs_qualys·2025-02-11
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, February 2025 Security Update Review
## Table of Contents
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for February 2025
Adobe Patches for February 2025
Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in February Patch Tuesday Edition
Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in February Patch Tuesday Edition
Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
Microsoft Release Summary
Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities inVulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
Rapid Response withPatch Management (PM)
Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
As the second Patch Tuesday of 2025 arrives, Microsoft has released crucial updates to strengthen cybersecurity defenses. Let’s explore the highlights and what they mean for users.
## Microsoft Patch Tuesday for February 2025
Microsoft Patch’s Tuesday, February 2025 edition addressed 67 vulnerabilities, including t
Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, February 2025 Security Update Review | Qualys
blogs_qualys·2025-02-11
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, February 2025 Security Update Review | Qualys
#### Table of Contents
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday for February 2025
- Adobe Patches for February 2025
- Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in February Patch Tuesday Edition
- Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in February Patch Tuesday Edition
- Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
- Microsoft Release Summary
- Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities inVulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
- Rapid Response withPatch Management (PM)
- Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
As the second Patch Tuesday of 2025 arrives, Microsoft has released crucial updates to strengthen cybersecurity defenses. Let’s explore the highlights and what they mean for users.
## Microsoft Patch Tuesday for February 2025
Microsoft Patch’s Tuesday, February 2025 edition addressed 67 vulnerabilities,
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blogs_bleepingcomputer·2025-02-11·CVSS 7.1
[HIGH] Microsoft February 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 4 zero-days, 55 flaws
## Microsoft February 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 4 zero-days, 55 flaws
## Lawrence Abrams
19 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities
2 Security Feature Bypass Vulnerabilities
22 Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
1 Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
9 Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
3 Spoofing Vulnerabilities
The above numbers do not include a critical Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales elevation of privileges flaw and 10 Microsoft Edge vulnerabilities fixed on February 6.
To learn more about the non-security updates released today, you can review our dedicated articles on the Windows 11 KB5051987 & KB5051989 cumulative updates and the Windows 10 KB5051974 update .
## Two actively exploited zero-day disclosed
This month's Patch Tuesday fixes two actively exploited and two public
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