Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Office Excel
CVE-2026-68807

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:
11 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-68807?

A heap-based buffer overflow exists in Microsoft Office Excel, enabling an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. This vulnerability can be exploited through crafted Excel files, potentially compromising sensitive information or enabling further attacks. Users are strongly advised to apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to mitigate risks associated with this security flaw.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1

Microsoft Excel 2016 32-bit Systems 16.0.0.0 < 16.0.5565.1001

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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