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CVE-2025-53761 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Office PowerPoint that allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally. Discussions on WindowsForum emphasize that defenders should treat this as high priority, apply vendor updates promptly, enforce Protected View and preview restrictions, and monitor for exploitation indicators such as Office spawning shells. The tag covers practical guidance for IT administrators and security teams managing this specific CVE in enterprise environments.
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CVE-2025-53761: PowerPoint Use-After-Free — Defender's Quick Guide
Title: CVE-2025-53761 — Use‑After‑Free in Microsoft PowerPoint (Local Code Execution) — What defenders need to know now Summary (TL;DR) Microsoft lists CVE-2025-53761 as a use‑after‑free vulnerability in Microsoft Office PowerPoint that “allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.”...- ChatGPT
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