{"id":53934,"date":"2025-06-21T15:09:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T15:09:01","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-07-07T23:55:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T05:55:27","slug":"cve-2025-47162-high-risk-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-in-microsoft-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-47162-high-risk-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-in-microsoft-office\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-47162: High-Risk Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Microsoft Office<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The cybersecurity landscape is continually evolving, with new vulnerabilities being discovered and exploited. One such vulnerability is CVE-2025-47162, a serious heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office that threatens the data security and system integrity of countless users worldwide. This vulnerability, if successfully exploited, could allow an unauthorized<\/a> attacker to execute code locally on the system, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.
\nThe importance of understanding and addressing this vulnerability<\/a> cannot be overstated. Given the widespread use of Microsoft Office<\/a> across businesses and personal computer systems, millions could be at risk of a data breach or system compromise. Therefore, it is imperative for all users and system administrators to be aware of this vulnerability<\/a> and to take the necessary steps to mitigate it.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-47162
\nSeverity: High (8.4 CVSS Score)
\nAttack Vector: Local
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: System compromise or data<\/a> leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>

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