CVE-2025-62564: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Excel component of Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise (version 16.0.1). An attacker could leverage this flaw to execute arbitrary code locally without requiring privileges, though user interaction is needed. The CVSS vector indicates low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact. Microsoft has released a patch to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code locally, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction but no prior privileges. There are currently no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise version 16.0.1 to fix this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official update from Microsoft promptly to mitigate the risk. No additional vendor advisories indicate alternative mitigations or that no action is required.
CVE-2025-62564: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Description
Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Excel component of Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise (version 16.0.1). An attacker could leverage this flaw to execute arbitrary code locally without requiring privileges, though user interaction is needed. The CVSS vector indicates low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact. Microsoft has released a patch to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code locally, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction but no prior privileges. There are currently no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise version 16.0.1 to fix this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official update from Microsoft promptly to mitigate the risk. No additional vendor advisories indicate alternative mitigations or that no action is required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-15T17:11:21.221Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 693867e974ebaa3babafb6e9
Added to database: 12/9/2025, 6:18:17 PM
Last enriched: 4/17/2026, 11:16:32 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 11:57:58 PM
Views: 90
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