Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Office Outlook by Microsoft
CVE-2026-78509

9.8CRITICAL

What is CVE-2026-78509?

A vulnerability in Microsoft Office Outlook introduces a heap-based buffer overflow, which can be exploited by an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code across a network. The flaw can lead to potential data loss and system compromise if left unaddressed. Microsoft has issued an advisory detailing the nature of the vulnerability and providing guidance on patching affected versions.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1 < 16.0.20326.20138

Microsoft Office 2019 32-bit Systems 19.0.0 < 16.0.10417.20207

Microsoft Office 365 for Mac -

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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