CVE-2026-88207: Microsoft Office PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Oct 13, 2026
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Other sources

Microsoft Office PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

— Microsoft

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office PowerPoint
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions<16.0.17932.21056
16.0.17932.21056
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions<16.0.14334.20974
16.0.14334.20974
Microsoft Office 365 for Mac
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions<16.0.17932.21056
16.0.17932.21056
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions<16.0.14334.20974
16.0.14334.20974

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 https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.17932.21056
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.14334.20974

Event History

Oct 13, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:01 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What does an attacker need to exploit this vulnerability?

Exploitation is network-based and does not require attacker privileges, but it requires user interaction. The available data does not specify the exact form of interaction required.

2

Which environments should be included in triage?

Include Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Office LTSC 2024 in 32-bit and 64-bit editions, Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions, Office 365 for Mac, and Office LTSC for Mac 2021 and 2024.

3

What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?

An unauthorized attacker may execute code. The supplied severity vector indicates high potential impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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