CVE-2025-21365
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2025-21365) is a security flaw affecting various versions of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise and Microsoft Office LTSC 2024. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed in December 2024, with patches released in January 2025 (Microsoft Update, CVE Details).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists due to an error in Microsoft Office Word when handling maliciously crafted files. When successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow remote code execution within the context of the vulnerable system (FortiGuard Labs).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to system compromise, allowing remote attackers to gain control of vulnerable systems (FortiGuard Labs).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor. The fix is available for affected products including Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit systems) and Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 editions (FortiGuard Labs).

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