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CVE-2025-21361: CWE-641: Improper Restriction of Names for Files and Other Resources in Microsoft Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-21361cvecve-2025-21361cwe-641
Published: 01/14/2025 (01/14/2025, 18:04:43 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Microsoft
Product: Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021

Description

Microsoft Outlook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.8high

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RC:C

Affected software

Affected versions
16.0.1

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/10/2026, 09:58:26 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2025-21361) in Microsoft Outlook component of Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021 is classified under CWE-641 (Improper Restriction of Names for Files and Other Resources). It allows an attacker with local access and user interaction to execute arbitrary code remotely by exploiting improper handling of file/resource names. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8 (high), reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is published and tracked by Microsoft, with a vendor advisory available but no explicit patch information provided in the input data.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can result in remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attacker requires local access and user interaction to trigger the vulnerability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft vendor advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21361 for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, limit local access to trusted users and exercise caution with user interactions involving Outlook on affected versions.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
microsoft
Date Reserved
2024-12-11T00:29:48.358Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21361","vendor":"Microsoft"}]

Threat ID: 68c0bd539ed239a66badec22

Added to database: 09/09/2025, 23:50:43 UTC

Last enriched: 06/10/2026, 09:58:26 UTC

Last updated: 07/01/2026, 08:51:17 UTC

Views: 262

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