CVE-2026-24285: CWE-416: Use After Free in Microsoft Microsoft Office for Android
CVE-2026-24285 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Office for Android that allows a local authorized attacker to elevate privileges. The issue involves improper handling of memory in the Windows Win32K component. This vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. A patch is available to address this vulnerability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-24285) is a use-after-free flaw classified under CWE-416 affecting Microsoft Office for Android version 16.0.1. It occurs in the Windows Win32K subsystem and can be exploited by an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with high attack complexity and low privileges but no user interaction. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences. Microsoft has published a patch to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, exploitation requires local access and elevated complexity, limiting remote or automated exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Microsoft Office for Android version 16.0.1 or later to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-24285: CWE-416: Use After Free in Microsoft Microsoft Office for Android
Description
CVE-2026-24285 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Office for Android that allows a local authorized attacker to elevate privileges. The issue involves improper handling of memory in the Windows Win32K component. This vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. A patch is available to address this vulnerability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.0high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-24285) is a use-after-free flaw classified under CWE-416 affecting Microsoft Office for Android version 16.0.1. It occurs in the Windows Win32K subsystem and can be exploited by an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with high attack complexity and low privileges but no user interaction. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences. Microsoft has published a patch to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, exploitation requires local access and elevated complexity, limiting remote or automated exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Microsoft Office for Android version 16.0.1 or later to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-21T21:28:02.968Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69b0562aea502d3aa87d6972
Added to database: 3/10/2026, 5:34:34 PM
Last enriched: 5/26/2026, 8:21:32 PM
Last updated: 6/12/2026, 2:26:13 PM
Views: 103
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