Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Office Word by Microsoft
CVE-2026-55127

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft Office 365 For Mac
Microsoft Office Ltsc 2021
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-55127?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word can allow unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access and control over the impacted software. Organizations are advised to apply the necessary security updates to mitigate potential threats and ensure their systems are secure.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1

Microsoft Office 2019 32-bit Systems 19.0.0

Microsoft Office 365 for Mac 1.0.0 < 16.111.26071215

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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