Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office - CVE-2026-122198
Published: November 11, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU165464
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-2026-122198
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 with the permissions of the victim user.
The vulnerability exists due to a heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office when a user views a folder containing a specially crafted file. A remote attacker can convince a user to view such a folder, without opening the file, to execute arbitrary code with that user's permissions.
The Preview Pane is not an attack vector.
Affected software
Microsoft Office
How to mitigate CVE-2026-122198
Install security update from vendor's website.
Microsoft Office - addressed in versions 16.0.14334.21048, 16.0.17932.21140