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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-21387
CVE-2025-21387:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2025-21387) was disclosed on February 11, 2025. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft products including Microsoft Excel 2016, Microsoft Office 2019, Office 2021, Office 2024, Microsoft 365 Apps, and Office Online Server (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (High), with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Microsoft has classified this as a Use After Free (CWE-416) vulnerability (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the same privileges as the compromised user. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system, as indicated by the high (H) impact scores across all three categories (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to install the security update package (build 16.0.10416.20058) through Microsoft Update, Microsoft Update Catalog, or Microsoft Download Center (Microsoft Support).
Additional resources
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