Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Office
CVE-2026-45472

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise
Microsoft Office 2016
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft Office 365 For Mac
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-45472?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office, which may allow unauthorized users to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. By exploiting this flaw, attackers can manipulate memory allocations, potentially leading to the execution of malicious code. Users are urged to apply necessary updates to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1

Microsoft Office 2016 32-bit Systems 16.0.0 < 16.0.5556.1005

Microsoft Office 2019 32-bit Systems 19.0.0

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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