CVE-2026-69764: Microsoft Office Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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
Remediation
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Fixed in 16.0.5569.1000Patch KB5002916 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.0.17932.20976 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.0.20326.20138 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.0.5569.1002Patch KB5002923 - 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
Which Microsoft Office deployments are identified as affected?
The affected software list includes Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Word 2016, Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit and 64-bit editions, and Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit and 64-bit editions.
Does exploitation require authentication or user interaction?
The supplied vector indicates that an attacker does not need privileges or authentication, but user interaction is required. The data does not specify the form that interaction takes.
What impact could successful exploitation have?
Successful exploitation can allow code execution. The provided severity vector indicates high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.