CVE-2026-108432: Microsoft Office Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Oct 15, 2026
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Updated

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

Other sources

Microsoft Office Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

— Microsoft

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
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 Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions<16.0.17932.21056
16.0.17932.21056
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions<16.0.14334.20974
16.0.14334.20974
Microsoft Office 365 for Mac<16.114.26101123
16.114.26101123
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 for Mac 2024<16.114.26101123
16.114.26101123
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 16.114.26101123
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases

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

Which deployments are in scope?

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

2

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker does not need prior privileges and can attack over a network, but user interaction is required. The supplied information does not specify the exact user action or document-delivery method involved.

3

How can I identify potentially affected endpoints?

Inventory systems for the listed Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 products, including Mac installations and both 32-bit and 64-bit LTSC editions. The supplied data does not provide affected or fixed build numbers.

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