Buffer Over-read in Microsoft Office Word Affects User Data Security
CVE-2026-83949

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft Office Ltsc 2021
Microsoft Office Ltsc 2024
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-83949?

A buffer over-read vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word allows unauthorized attackers to exploit the application and disclose sensitive local information. This issue can potentially lead to unauthorized access to confidential user data, making the software susceptible to security breaches. Users are advised to apply the recommended patches to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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 LTSC 2021 32-bit Systems 16.0.1 < 16.0.14334.20906

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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