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
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Microsoft has confirmed a use‑after‑free vulnerability in Microsoft Excel (tracked as CVE‑2025‑53735) that can lead to local code execution when a crafted spreadsheet is opened — a serious document‑based attack vector that demands immediate attention from IT teams and security‑minded users...
Note: I checked the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) entry you linked and reviewed public vulnerability feeds while preparing this article. The MSRC page for CVE-2025-53759 is the primary source for the vulnerability statement; I also cross‑checked public advisories and CISA summaries...
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Here’s a summary of CVE-2025-47174, the Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, based on your source and known CVE data:
CVE-2025-47174 Overview:
Type: Heap-based buffer overflow
Product: Microsoft Office Excel
Impact: Allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally...
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