Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Fix
Microsoft's update · Important
- Release Notes — Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 64-bit Systems · build https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
- Release Notes — Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions, Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions · build 16.0.14334.20974
- Release Notes — Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions, Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions · build 16.0.17932.21056
From the 2026-Oct release note of Microsoft's Security Update Guide, revised 2026-10-28 · Exploitation Less Likely.
Patch, vendor advisory and mitigation references on NVD 1
Every line above is quoted from NVD, CISA, Microsoft, the vendor's own advisory or DISA; nothing is generated.
Change history 1
- First seenCVSS 7.8 · microsoftNVD modified 2026-10-14 16:48
Affected (CPE criteria) 6
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