CVE-2026-44819: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise (version 16.0.1) that could allow an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is needed. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Microsoft has published an official fix and manages remediation for this cloud-hosted service. The vendor advisory is available at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-44819.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code locally, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, exploitation requires user interaction and local access. No known exploits are currently active in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the provided update from the Microsoft update guide to remediate this vulnerability. Since this is a cloud-hosted service, Microsoft manages remediation on their side. Check the vendor advisory for the latest update and deployment guidance.
CVE-2026-44819: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft
Microsoft Office 2016
Microsoft
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft
Microsoft Office 365 for Mac
Microsoft
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021
Microsoft
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024
Microsoft
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021
Microsoft
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024
Microsoft
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016
Microsoft
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019
Microsoft
Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise (version 16.0.1) that could allow an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is needed. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Microsoft has published an official fix and manages remediation for this cloud-hosted service. The vendor advisory is available at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-44819.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code locally, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, exploitation requires user interaction and local access. No known exploits are currently active in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the provided update from the Microsoft update guide to remediate this vulnerability. Since this is a cloud-hosted service, Microsoft manages remediation on their side. Check the vendor advisory for the latest update and deployment guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-07T20:07:18.272Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Is Cloud Service
- true
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-44819","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a284cd18dd33fbd85664a99
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 17:26:41 UTC
Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 13:31:26 UTC
Last updated: 09/13/2026, 22:01:34 UTC
Views: 96
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