Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office 365 for Mac and Microsoft Office LTSC - CVE-2026-102858

 

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office 365 for Mac and Microsoft Office LTSC - CVE-2026-102858

Published: October 13, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU154261
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-102858
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Microsoft Office OneNote. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Affected software

Microsoft Office 365 for Mac
Microsoft Office LTSC

How to mitigate CVE-2026-102858

Install updates from vendor's website.


External References

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