CVE-2025-49697

Name: CVE-2025-49697
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-08T17:15:56.147+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-49697 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-122

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	365 Apps	All versions
Microsoft	365 Copilot	All versions
Microsoft	Office	2016
Microsoft	Office	2019
Microsoft	Office Long Term Servicing Channel	2021
Microsoft	Office Long Term Servicing Channel	2024
Microsoft	Office Online Server	< 16.0.10417.20027

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-49697Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 8, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-49697?

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-49697?

CVE-2025-49697 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-49697?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-49697?

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Source: NVD / NIST