CVE-2026-63519: 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, and user interaction is needed. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Microsoft has published an official fix and manages remediation for this cloud service. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-122.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code locally, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected application environment. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. However, no active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Since this is a cloud-hosted service, Microsoft manages remediation server-side. Users and administrators should ensure their Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise environments are updated according to Microsoft's guidance at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-63519.
CVE-2026-63519: 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
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, and user interaction is needed. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Microsoft has published an official fix and manages remediation for this cloud service. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-122.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code locally, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected application environment. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. However, no active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Since this is a cloud-hosted service, Microsoft manages remediation server-side. Users and administrators should ensure their Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise environments are updated according to Microsoft's guidance at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-63519.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-16T22:05:22.740Z
- 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-2026-63519","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a7b5826bf8831d539156268
Added to database: 08/11/2026, 17:13:10 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 20:41:58 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 01:21:10 UTC
Views: 3
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