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**According to the CVSS metric, the attack vector is local (AV:L). Why does the CVE title indicate that this is a remote code execution?** The word **Remote** in the title refers to the location of the attacker. This type of exploit is sometimes referred to as Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE). The attack itself is carried out locally. This means an attacker or victim needs to execute code from the local machine to exploit the vulnerability.

Integer overflow or wraparound in Virtual Hard Disk (VHDX) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Use after free in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Extension allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.

Integer overflow or wraparound in Virtual Hard Disk (VHDX) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Improper access control in Microsoft PC Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Use after free in Microsoft Input Method Editor (IME) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Use after free in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.