Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office for macOS and Microsoft Office - CVE-2026-63526

 

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office for macOS and Microsoft Office - CVE-2026-63526

Published: August 12, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU141935
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-63526
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to stack-based buffer overflow in the Microsoft Office graphics component when parsing a crafted Office file. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted Office file and convince the victim to open or preview it to execute arbitrary code.

The Preview Pane is an attack vector, and user interaction is required.


Affected software

Microsoft Office for macOS
Microsoft Office

How to mitigate CVE-2026-63526

Install security update from vendor's website.

Microsoft Office for macOS - update to 16.112.26081010
Microsoft Office - update to 16.0.5565.1001

External References

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