Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Office Outlook by Microsoft
CVE-2026-78509
9.8CRITICAL
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 8 September 2026
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 -