Buffer over-read in Microsoft Office - CVE-2026-88167

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a buffer over-read in Microsoft Office Word when processing data. A remote attacker can trigger the buffer over-read over a network to read small portions of heap memory.

User interaction is required. The Preview Pane is not an attack vector.

Affected software

How to mitigate CVE-2026-88167

External References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2026-88167
• https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdates/microsoft365-apps-security-updates

Related Security Bulletins

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office