CVE-2026-78439: Microsoft Office Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 8, 2026
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Updated

Microsoft Office Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Other sources

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Microsoft

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office for Android<16.0.20430.20000
16.0.20430.20000
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024
Microsoft Office 365 for Mac

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 16.0.20430.20000

Event History

Sep 8, 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·05:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:13 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which Microsoft Office deployments are identified as affected?

The listed affected products are Microsoft Office for Android, Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021, Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024, and Microsoft Office 365 for Mac.

2

Does exploitation require authentication or a complex attack path?

The supplied severity vector indicates network attack access, low attack complexity, and no privileges required. It also indicates user interaction is required.

3

What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?

Successful exploitation can allow an unauthorized attacker to execute code. The severity vector rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as high.

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