CVE-2025-24081

Summary

CVE-2025-24081 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting Microsoft Office Excel. Malicious actors can exploit this issue to execute code locally, gaining unauthorized access to a system. This vulnerability arises when Excel fails to properly manage memory, allowing an attacker to manipulate the affected memory location after it has been freed. The successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to significant security risks, including data theft or system compromise. Users are strongly advised to apply the available Microsoft patch to mitigate this vulnerability.

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