CVE-2026-108431: Microsoft Office Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Oct 15, 2026
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Updated

Microsoft Office Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Other sources

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

— Microsoft

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions<16.0.14334.20974
16.0.14334.20974
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions<16.0.17932.21056
16.0.17932.21056
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
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021<16.114.26101123
16.114.26101123
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions<16.0.14334.20974
16.0.14334.20974
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024<16.114.26101123
16.114.26101123
Microsoft Office 365 for Mac<16.114.26101123
16.114.26101123
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions<16.0.17932.21056
16.0.17932.21056

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 16.0.14334.20974
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.0.17932.21056
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.114.26101123

Event History

Oct 15, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:57 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What does an attacker need in order to exploit this issue?

The attacker can attempt exploitation remotely and does not need prior privileges or authentication. The attack is rated low complexity, but it requires user interaction.

2

Which Office products are listed as affected?

The affected software list includes Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Word, Office LTSC 2021 and 2024 for 32-bit and 64-bit editions, Office LTSC for Mac 2021 and 2024, and Microsoft Office 365 for Mac.

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