Remote Code Execution in Microsoft Office Word by Unauthorized Access
CVE-2026-108442

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise
Microsoft Office 365 For Mac
Microsoft Office Ltsc 2021
Microsoft Office Ltsc 2024
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-108442?

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office Word, which can allow an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code over a network. This kind of flaw can lead to severe implications if exploited, as attackers might gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems. Users and administrators are advised to apply available security updates and patches provided by Microsoft to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1

Microsoft Office 365 for Mac 1.0.0 < 16.114.26101123

Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 32-bit Systems 16.0.1 < 16.0.14334.20974

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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