CVE-2026-97007: Microsoft Office Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Other sources
Microsoft Office Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 16.0.10417.20228Patch KB5002928 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.0.14334.20974 - Upgrade
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Fixed in https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.0.17932.21056
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attacker does not need authentication and can target the vulnerability over a network, but exploitation requires user interaction. The provided data does not specify the exact interaction required.
Which Microsoft products are listed as affected?
The affected software list includes Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024, Microsoft Office Online Server, and Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 and 2024 32-bit and 64-bit editions.