Critical Microsoft Word CVE-2025-49703: Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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CVE-2025-49703: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

• Type: Remote Code Execution (RCE)
• Component: Microsoft Office Word
• Vulnerability: Use-after-free
• Impact: Allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally on the system.
• Threat: This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to run arbitrary code, potentially leading to a full system compromise if exploited successfully.

Microsoft rates such vulnerabilities as critical, especially when they involve user interaction (like opening a specially-crafted Word document).
Mitigation/Remediation:

• Install official Microsoft security updates as soon as they become available.
• Exercise caution when opening documents from unknown or untrusted sources.
• Use up-to-date endpoint protection and monitor for suspicious behavior.

You can always check the official Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for updates on patches or mitigation tips: CVE-2025-49703 Advisory.
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Source: MSRC Security Update Guide - Microsoft Security Response Center