CVE-2026-64920: Microsoft Access Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2026
·
Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Access allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Other sources

Microsoft Access Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

20 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Access 2016<16.0.5565.1000
16.0.5565.1000
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Access 2016<16.0.5565.1000
16.0.5565.1000
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 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 2019 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 2019 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Access=2016
Microsoft Access=2016
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft Office 2021
Microsoft Office 2021
Microsoft Office 2024
Microsoft Office 2024

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 16.0.5565.1000Patch KB5002832

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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-64920?

The severity of CVE-2026-64920 is rated high with a score of 7.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-64920?

To fix CVE-2026-64920, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Microsoft Access.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2026-64920?

CVE-2026-64920 affects Microsoft Access 2016, Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Office 2021, Microsoft Office 2024, and Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2026-64920?

CVE-2026-64920 allows unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code locally due to a heap-based buffer overflow.

5

When was CVE-2026-64920 published?

CVE-2026-64920 was published on August 11, 2026.

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