cve-2025-54904

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CVE-2025-54904 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Excel that could allow local code execution when a specially crafted spreadsheet is opened. Microsoft's advisory confirms the flaw, which poses a serious escalation risk on unpatched systems. Discussions on WindowsForum cover the technical details, affected versions, and mitigation steps such as enabling Protected View and applying the latest security updates. Users share experiences and workarounds while awaiting a permanent fix from Microsoft. This tag aggregates threads and resources related to CVE-2025-54904, helping IT professionals and home users understand the threat and protect their systems.

  1. CVE-2025-54904: Excel Use-After-Free Could Allow Local Code Execution

    Microsoft's advisory confirms a use‑after‑free flaw in Microsoft Excel that can lead to local code execution when a specially crafted spreadsheet is opened, creating a potentially serious escalation path on unpatched systems. Overview This vulnerability, tracked as CVE‑2025‑54904, is listed in...
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