Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Excel
CVE-2026-26108

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise
Microsoft Excel 2016
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft Office Ltsc 2021
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 March 2026

What is CVE-2026-26108?

A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office Excel that allows attackers to exploit a heap-based buffer overflow. This can lead to unauthorized local code execution, exposing systems to a variety of security risks. Users should ensure their applications are updated to mitigate the potential impact of this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1

Microsoft Excel 2016 32-bit Systems 16.0.0.0 < 16.0.5543.1000

Microsoft Office 2019 32-bit Systems 19.0.0

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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