CVE-2026-69797: 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 16.0.10417.20207 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.0.14334.20906 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.0.17932.20976
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 delivered over a network. No attacker authentication or existing privileges are required.
Which PowerPoint deployments are identified as affected?
The affected software list includes PowerPoint 2016; Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise; Office 2019 for 32-bit and 64-bit editions; Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions; Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions; and Office LTSC for Mac 2021 and 2024.
What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation allows code execution and is rated with high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is a use-after-free condition in PowerPoint.