HIGH Microsoft Corporation Vulnerability Alert

Product:

Microsoft Office Excel

Summary

Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally. This vulnerability can lead to sensitive data exposure if exploited. It is crucial for users to be aware of the risks associated with this issue.

Details

Severity Base Score CVE
HIGH 7.1 CVE-2025-62202

Exploitation

To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have local access to the affected system and require user interaction. By manipulating the application to read beyond the allocated memory boundaries, the attacker can potentially access sensitive information stored in memory. This could include confidential data that the user may not intend to disclose.

Affected Products

  • Microsoft Office Excel: Vulnerable to out-of-bounds read, allowing unauthorized information disclosure.

Mitigation

To mitigate this vulnerability, users should ensure that they are running the latest version of Microsoft Office Excel and apply any available security updates. Additionally, limiting local access to sensitive systems can help reduce the risk of exploitation.

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