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cve 2025 59222
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CVE-2025-59222 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Word that can lead to remote code execution when a user opens a specially crafted document. Microsoft published updates to address this flaw on October 14, 2025. The vendor-classified memory-safety bug affects multiple versions of Word, and Microsoft's guidance recommends installing all applicable update packages in any order to fully mitigate the risk. This tag covers discussions and guidance related to patching CVE-2025-59222, including background on the vulnerability and installation instructions for security updates.
Microsoft has published updates to address CVE-2025-59222, a high‑severity use‑after‑free vulnerability in Microsoft Word that can lead to remote code execution when a user opens a crafted document, and Microsoft’s guidance is explicit: if multiple update packages apply to the software you run...