CVE-2026-97769: 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 https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.0.10417.20228Patch KB5002928 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.0.17932.21056 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 16.0.14334.20974
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an attacker need to do to exploit this issue?
The attacker must deliver malicious Excel content over the network and rely on user interaction to trigger exploitation. No attacker privileges are required.
What is the likely impact if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation can allow code execution and affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8.