Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Microsoft Excel
CVE-2026-68816

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-2026-68816?

A vulnerability in Microsoft Excel enables an unauthorized attacker to exploit a stack-based buffer overflow, potentially allowing the execution of malicious code on affected systems. This weakness is particularly concerning as it can lead to unauthorized access and control over user machines. Organizations are advised to apply the latest security patches to mitigate risk and enhance their cybersecurity postures.

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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