CVE-2025-49697
published 2025-07-08CVE-2025-49697: Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
PriorityP350high8.4CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRNUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.46%
37.4th percentile
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Affected
27 ranges· showing 25
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise | >= 16.0.1 < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases | https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_2016 | >= 16.0.0 < 16.0.5508.1001 | 16.0.5508.1001 |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_2019 | >= 19.0.0 < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases | https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_for_android | >= 16.0.1 < 16.0.19029.20000 | 16.0.19029.20000 |
| 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 < 16.99.25071321 | 16.99.25071321 |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_ltsc_for_mac_2024 | >= 16.0.0 < 16.99.25071321 | 16.99.25071321 |
| microsoft | office | — | — |
| microsoft | office | — | — |
| microsoft | office_long_term_servicing_channel | — | — |
| microsoft | office_long_term_servicing_channel | — | — |
| microsoft | office_online_server | < 16.0.10417.20027 | 16.0.10417.20027 |
| microsoft | office_online_server | >= 16.0.0.0 < 16.0.10417.20027 | 16.0.10417.20027 |
| msrc | microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise_for_64-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_2016 | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_2019_for_32-bit_editions | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_2019_for_64-bit_editions | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_for_android | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.18.4HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc8.4HIGH
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VulDB
Microsoft Office heap-based overflow (EUVD-2025-20561 / Nessus ID 241564)
vuldb·2026-05-23·CVSS 8.4
CVE-2025-49697 [HIGH] Microsoft Office heap-based overflow (EUVD-2025-20561 / Nessus ID 241564)
A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Office. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation results in heap-based buffer overflow.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-49697. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.
Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.
GHSA
GHSA-w2v7-gqx7-w28w: Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally
ghsa_unreviewed·2025-07-08
CVE-2025-49697 [HIGH] CWE-122 GHSA-w2v7-gqx7-w28w: Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Microsoft
Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2025-07-08·CVSS 8.4
CVE-2025-49697 [HIGH] CWE-122 Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description: Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
FAQ: Is the Preview Pane an attack vector for this vulnerability?
Yes, the Preview Pane is an attack vector.
FAQ: Are the updates for Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021 and 2024 currently available?
Yes. As of July 15, 2025, the security update for Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021 and 2024 are available. Customers running Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021 and 2024 should ensure the update is installed to be protected from this 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 t
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Krebs
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, July 2025 Edition
blogs_krebs·2025-07-09·CVSS 9.8
CVE-2025-49719 [CRITICAL] Microsoft Patch Tuesday, July 2025 Edition
Microsoft today released updates to fix at least 137 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and supported software. None of the weaknesses addressed this month are known to be actively exploited, but 14 of the flaws earned Microsoft’s most-dire “critical” rating, meaning they could be exploited to seize control over vulnerable Windows PCs with little or no help from users.
While not listed as critical, CVE-2025-49719 is a publicly disclosed information disclosure vulnerability, with all versions as far back as SQL Server 2016 receiving patches. Microsoft rates CVE-2025-49719 as less likely to be exploited, but the availability of proof-of-concept code for this flaw means its patch should probably be a priority for affected enterprises.
Mike Walters , co-founder of Acti
Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, July 2025 Security Update Review | Qualys
blogs_qualys·2025-07-08
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, July 2025 Security Update Review | Qualys
#### Table of Contents
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday for July 2025
- Adobe Patches for July 2025
- Zero-day Vulnerability Patched in July Patch Tuesday Edition
- Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in July Patch Tuesday Edition
- Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
- Microsoft Release Summary
- Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities inVulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
- Rapid Response withPatch Management (PM)
- EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation with Policy Audit
- Microsoft July 2025 Patch Tuesday Mitigations
- Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
With cybersecurity threats continuing to evolve, Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday highlights the need for consistent patching — this month’s release includes key fixes for actively exploited vulnerabilities. Here’s a
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blogs_talos·2025-07-08·CVSS 8.4
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Microsoft has released its monthly security update for July 2025, which includes 132 vulnerabilities affecting a range of products, including 14 that Microsoft marked as “critical.”
In this month's release, Microsoft observed none of the included vulnerabilities being actively exploited in the wild. Out of 14 "critical" entries, 11 are remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows services and applications including KDC Proxy service, Microsoft Office and SharePoint server.
CVE-2025-49735 is an RCE vulnerability in Windows KDC Proxy Service (KPSSVC) given a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1. To successfully exploit this vulnerability, an unauthenticated attacker could use a specially-crafted application to leverage a cryptographic protocol vulnerability in KPSSVC to perform RCE ag
Talos
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for July 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
blogs_talos·2025-07-08·CVSS 8.4
[HIGH] Microsoft Patch Tuesday for July 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
## Microsoft Patch Tuesday for July 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
Microsoft has released its monthly security update for July 2025, which includes 132 vulnerabilities affecting a range of products, including 14 that Microsoft marked as “critical.”
In this month's release, Microsoft observed none of the included vulnerabilities being actively exploited in the wild. Out of 14 "critical" entries, 11 are remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows services and applications including KDC Proxy service, Microsoft Office and SharePoint server.
CVE-2025-49735 is an RCE vulnerability in Windows KDC Proxy Service (KPSSVC) given a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1. To successfully exploit this vulnerability, an unauthenticated attacker could use a specially-crafted appl
Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, July 2025 Security Update Review
blogs_qualys·2025-07-08
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, July 2025 Security Update Review
## Table of Contents
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for July 2025
Adobe Patches for July 2025
Zero-day Vulnerability Patched in July Patch Tuesday Edition
Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in July Patch Tuesday Edition
Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
Microsoft Release Summary
Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities inVulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
Rapid Response withPatch Management (PM)
EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation with Policy Audit
Microsoft July 2025 Patch Tuesday Mitigations
Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
With cybersecurity threats continuing to evolve, Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday highlights the need for consistent patching — this month’s release includes key fixes for actively exploited vulnerabilities. Here’s a quick breakdo
Krebs
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, July 2025 Edition
blogs_krebs·2025-07-08·CVSS 9.8
CVE-2025-49719 [CRITICAL] Microsoft Patch Tuesday, July 2025 Edition
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While not listed as critical, CVE-2025-49719 is a publicly disclosed information disclosure vulnerability, with all versions as far back as SQL Server 2016 receiving patches. Microsoft rates CVE-2025-49719 as less likely to be exploited, but the availability of proof-of-concept code for this flaw means its patch should probably be a priority for affected enterprises.
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