CVE-2025-24078

Summary

CVE-2025-24078 is a use-after-free vulnerability impacting Microsoft Office Word. Malicious actors can exploit this issue to execute code locally without authorization. The vulnerability arises due to the Word software failing to properly manage memory, leading to the reuse of a previously freed block, creating an opportunity for attackers to inject malicious code and gain unauthorized access to the system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, particularly in enterprise environments where Office Word is widely used, and requires immediate attention and patching to prevent potential exploitation.

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