CVE-2026-69614: CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Description
CVE-2026-69614 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Office Access, part of Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise. It allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code remotely over a network. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise prior to specific fixed builds. An official fix is available from Microsoft, and the vendor manages remediation for this cloud-hosted service.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft
Microsoft Access 2016
Microsoft
Microsoft Access 2016 (32-bit edition)
Microsoft
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021
Microsoft
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Access within Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise. It enables an attacker without privileges to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Multiple version ranges are affected, all fixed in later builds. Microsoft has issued an official fix and provides vendor advisories with remediation details. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution by an unauthorized attacker, which can lead to complete system compromise including full control over the affected Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise environment. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. The vendor manages remediation for this cloud-hosted service. Users should apply the latest updates as detailed in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69614 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T21:21:00.594Z
- 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-2026-69614","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa04517acd9273b49fa96c2
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:25:43 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 20:42:30 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 13:40:30 UTC
Views: 29
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