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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Network delivery via crafted document, no attacker privileges needed, single user interaction (open file), full code execution impact on the vulnerable system.
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CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft
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Use after free in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
AnalysisAI
Remote code execution in Microsoft Office via a use-after-free (CWE-416) memory corruption flaw allows a network-adjacent or remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine. The attack is client-side: the attacker delivers a maliciously crafted Office document, which when opened by the user triggers the UAF condition. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | The victim must open or preview a malicious Office document delivered by the attacker - this is the sole required user interaction (UI:R). … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 8.8 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects a high-severity, low-complexity client-side RCE that requires only a single user action. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | The primary fix is to apply the vendor-released patches via Microsoft Update or the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours, inventory all systems running affected Office versions (LTSC 2021, LTSC 2024, Office 2019, Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, and Mac) and identify business-critical and external-facing systems. …
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Same weakness CWE-416 – Use After Free
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EUVD-2026-73719
GHSA-3w33-cw7f-6wm4