CVE-2026-20944

High

Description

Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.4
Exploit probability44. percentile0.5%
ProductMicrosoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel
PublishedJan 13, 2026
First seenJan 13, 2026

How to fix

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
microsoft office_long_term_servicing_channel2021, 2024—
microsoft 365_appsNo range specified—

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CVE-2026-20944 · Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel · Dark Radar