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CVE-2025-21298

Published: March 18, 2026 · Source: National Vulnerability Database (NVD)

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A critical Windows OLE RCE (CVE-2025-21298) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to open a malicious RTF file in Outlook. Organizations should apply the January 2025 Patch Tuesday update immediately and consider enabling Protected View for Office documents as a compensating control.

📋 Official Description

Windows OLE Remote Code Execution Vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted file sent through email or a link.

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