Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office - CVE-2026-88207

 

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office - CVE-2026-88207

Published: October 14, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU155396
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-88207
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.

The vulnerability exists due to a heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office PowerPoint when processing content. A remote attacker can exploit the Preview Pane attack vector to execute arbitrary code.

User interaction is required. Successful exploitation requires a deep understanding of the system and the ability to manipulate its components to trigger a specific condition.


Affected software

Microsoft Office

How to mitigate CVE-2026-88207

Install security update from vendor's website.

Microsoft Office - addressed in versions 16.0.14334.20974, 16.0.17932.21056

External References

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