CVE-2026-63529: Microsoft Office Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2026
·
Updated

Microsoft Office Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Other sources

Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Microsoft

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
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 2021 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office 2016<16.0.5565.1001
16.0.5565.1001
Microsoft Office 2016<16.0.5565.1001
16.0.5565.1001

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 https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.0.5565.1001Patch KB5002897

Event History

Aug 11, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:06 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-63529?

CVE-2026-63529 has a medium severity rating of 5.5.

2

How does CVE-2026-63529 affect Microsoft Office?

CVE-2026-63529 allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose sensitive information due to an out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office.

3

Which Microsoft Office versions are impacted by CVE-2026-63529?

CVE-2026-63529 affects Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Office 2016, Office 2019 (both 32-bit and 64-bit), and Office LTSC versions 2021 and 2024.

4

What can be done to mitigate CVE-2026-63529?

To mitigate CVE-2026-63529, it is important to apply security updates and patches released by Microsoft.

5

Is user interaction needed for CVE-2026-63529 to be exploited?

Yes, CVE-2026-63529 requires user interaction to exploit the vulnerability.

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