server side parsing

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Discussions tagged with server side parsing on WindowsForum.com focus on security vulnerabilities where remote code execution is achieved through server-side processing of malicious files. A key example is CVE-2025-62556, a Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution flaw that involves server-side parsing of crafted Excel documents. The tag covers how such vulnerabilities are analyzed, including the apparent contradiction between a local attack vector in the CVSS score and the remote delivery method. Topics include the role of server-side parsing in triggering exploits, the distinction between remote delivery and local execution, and implications for enterprise security. The tag is relevant for IT professionals and security researchers examining server-side parsing risks in Microsoft Office and similar environments.
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    CVE-2025-62556: Excel Remote Code Execution Explained (AV L vs AV N)

    Microsoft’s advisory for CVE-2025-62556 labels the issue as a Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution vulnerability, yet the published CVSS vector shows an Attack Vector of Local (AV:L) — a seemingly contradictory pairing that, on closer inspection, reflects two different ways of answering two...
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