VDB-304024 · CVE-2025-29816 · Nessus 234045

Microsoft Word untrusted pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Microsoft Word. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to untrusted pointer dereference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-29816. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Word (version unknown) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-822. The product obtains a value from an untrusted source, converts this value to a pointer, and dereferences the resulting pointer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 04/08/2025 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared for download at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-29816. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/09/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 234045 (Security Updates for Microsoft Word Products (April 2025)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (234045). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Word Processing Software

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Word

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Temp Score: 4.4
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.5
Vendor Vector (Microsoft): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Untrusted pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-822
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 234045
Nessus Name: Security Updates for Microsoft Word Products (April 2025)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

04/08/2025 🔍
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04/09/2025 +1 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-29816 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-29816
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-304024

Entryinfo

Created: 04/08/2025 20:32
Updated: 04/09/2025 09:57
Changes: 04/08/2025 20:32 (31), 04/08/2025 20:35 (37), 04/09/2025 09:57 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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