Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Office Excel by Microsoft
CVE-2026-55041

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise
Microsoft Excel 2016
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft Office 365 For Mac
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-55041?

The vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel arises from a heap-based buffer overflow, enabling unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code on the local system. This exposure may allow for potential takeover of the application or access to confidential information, compromising the integrity and security of the user's environment. For detailed remediation advice, refer to Microsoft's security advisory.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1

Microsoft Excel 2016 32-bit Systems 16.0.0.0 < 16.0.5561.1001

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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