CVE-2026-88144: 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
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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Fixed in 16.0.17932.21056 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.0.14334.20974 - Upgrade
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Fixed in https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which deployments are in scope?
The affected software list includes Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Office 365 for Mac, Office LTSC for Mac 2021 and 2024, and Office LTSC 2021 and 2024 for 32-bit and 64-bit editions.
What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attack vector is network-based, requires low attack complexity, and does not require attacker privileges. User interaction is required.
What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation can allow code execution and is rated as having high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Can affected status be determined from the listed product names alone?
The provided data identifies affected product families but does not provide affected or fixed version numbers. Systems running one of the listed products should be compared with Microsoft’s advisory information to determine version-specific exposure.