CVE-2026-78511

High

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductMicrosoft 365
PublishedSep 8, 2026
First seenSep 8, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-122CWE-122

How to fix

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
microsoft microsoft_365No range specified—
microsoft 365_appsNo range specified—
microsoft office_2019No range specified—
microsoft office_2021No range specified—
microsoft office_2024No range specified—
microsoft word2016—

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