Skip to main content
EPSS 0.5%top 61%

CVE-2026-44821: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise

0
Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-44821cvecve-2026-44821cwe-125gcve
Published: 06/09/2026 (06/09/2026, 17:04:34 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Microsoft
Product: Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise

Description

Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.

CVSS v3.1

Score 5.5medium

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Affected software

Microsoft

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise

Affected versions
=16.0.1

Microsoft

Microsoft Office 2016

Affected versions
>=16.0.0 <16.0.5556.1005

Microsoft

Microsoft Office 2019

Affected versions
=19.0.0

Microsoft

Microsoft Office 365 for Mac

Affected versions
>=1.0.0 <16.110.26061317

Microsoft

Microsoft Office LTSC 2021

Affected versions
=16.0.1

Microsoft

Microsoft Office LTSC 2024

Affected versions
=16.0.0

Microsoft

Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021

Affected versions
>=16.0.1 <16.110.26061317

Microsoft

Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024

Affected versions
>=16.0.0 <16.110.26061317

Microsoft

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016

Affected versions
>=16.0.0 <16.0.5556.1005

Microsoft

Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019

Affected versions
>=16.0.0 <16.0.10417.20153

Microsoft

Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition

Affected versions
>=16.0.0 <16.0.19725.20384

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/14/2026, 13:31:41 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CWE-125) involves an out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office components within Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise. It enables an unauthorized attacker to locally disclose sensitive information by reading memory outside the intended bounds. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 5.5, indicating medium severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. Microsoft has published an official fix and manages remediation for this cloud-hosted service.

Potential Impact

An unauthorized attacker with local access and user interaction can exploit this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information from memory. There is no impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are currently in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability. Since Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise is a cloud service, Microsoft manages the remediation server-side. Users and administrators should ensure their software is updated according to Microsoft's guidance available at the official advisory URL.

Pro Console: star threats, build custom feeds, automate alerts via Slack, email & webhooks.Upgrade to Pro

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-2026-44821","vendor":"Microsoft"}]

Threat ID: 6a284cd18dd33fbd85664a9f

Added to database: 06/09/2026, 17:26:41 UTC

Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 13:31:41 UTC

Last updated: 09/14/2026, 10:01:31 UTC

Views: 80

Community Reviews

0 reviews

Crowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.

Sort by
Loading community insights…

Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.

Actions

PRO

Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.

Please log in to the Console to use AI analysis features.

Need more coverage?

Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.

For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.

Latest Threats

Breach by OffSeqOFFSEQFRIENDS — 25% OFF

Check if your credentials are on the dark web

Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.

Scan now
OffSeq TrainingCredly Certified

Lead Pen Test Professional

Technical5-day eLearningPECB Accredited
View courses