CVE-2026-69678: Microsoft Office PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Office PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Other sources
Use after free in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 16.0.5569.1000Patch KB5002920 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.0.20326.20138 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.0.17932.20976 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.0.14334.20906 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.0.10417.20207
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What must an attacker do to exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker must cause a user to interact with malicious PowerPoint content. The attack vector is network-based, requires no attacker privileges, and has low attack complexity.
Which deployments should be considered in scope?
The affected software list includes PowerPoint 2016, Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Office 365 for Mac, Office LTSC 2021 and 2024 32-bit editions, and Office LTSC for Mac 2021 and 2024. Both Windows and Mac Office deployments are represented.
What could successful exploitation allow?
Successful exploitation could allow code execution with high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The flaw is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint.