Micropatches released for Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2025-62203) https://blog.0patch.com/2026/02/micropatches-released-for-microsoft.html https://t.co/ZlS5MaNO1z
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Micropatches have been issued to address CVE-2025-62203, a remote code execution flaw in Microsoft Excel.
🚨 0patch ships micropatch for Excel RCE UAF flaw (CVE-2025-62203) affecting Office 2013/2016/2019
0patch released in-memory “micropatches” to prevent exploitation of CVE-2025-62203 (use-after-free) where a crafted Excel file triggers a double-free during the “Recover” flow after the user opens a “damaged” workbook, enabling potential code execution. The fix removes the redundant free() call and is aimed at security-adopted Office versions (2013, 2016/2019 click-to-run), providing protection without rebooting.
🎯 Target: Global/Microsoft Office (Excel)
#️⃣ Category: #Vulnerability#BlueTeam
🔗 URL: https://blog.0patch.com/2026/02/micropatches-released-for-microsoft.html
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0patch released in‑memory micropatches to fix a use‑after‑free RCE flaw (CVE‑2025‑62203) in Microsoft Excel, removing a redundant free() call to prevent exploitation.