CVE-2026-102855: Microsoft Office Visio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Oct 13, 2026
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Visio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Other sources

Microsoft Office Visio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

— Microsoft

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions<16.0.17932.21056
16.0.17932.21056
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions<16.0.17932.21056
16.0.17932.21056
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions<16.0.14334.20974
16.0.14334.20974
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions<16.0.14334.20974
16.0.14334.20974
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.17932.21056
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.14334.20974
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases

Event History

Oct 13, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:59 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?

The attacker must induce user interaction. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be delivered over the network with low attack complexity and requires no attacker privileges.

2

Which deployments should be prioritized for review?

Review systems running Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise or Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 or 2024, including both 32-bit and 64-bit LTSC editions. The listed affected software is limited to these Microsoft Office/Visio product families.

3

What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?

Successful exploitation can allow execution of attacker-controlled code. The severity vector rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as high.

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