CVE-2026-97749: Microsoft Office Outlook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Oct 13, 2026
·
Updated

Double free in Microsoft Office Outlook allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Other sources

Microsoft Office Outlook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

— Microsoft

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions<16.0.17932.21056
16.0.17932.21056
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions<16.0.14334.20974
16.0.14334.20974
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
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·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Does exploitation require an authenticated account or user interaction?

No. The supplied CVSS vector indicates network attackability with low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction required.

2

What impact could successful exploitation have?

Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution. The supplied severity data rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as high.

3

Which Outlook-related product families are listed as affected?

The listed products are Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit and 64-bit editions, and Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit and 64-bit editions.

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