CVE-2026-69759: CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Description
CVE-2026-69759 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word within 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 vulnerability is not known to be exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
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 Word 2016
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a stack-based buffer overflow (CWE-121) in Microsoft Office Word, part of Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise. It enables remote code execution by an unauthorized attacker over a network. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. The vulnerability affects several version ranges of Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise prior to fixed versions. Microsoft has issued an official fix and manages remediation for this cloud-hosted service. No known active exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. However, exploitation requires user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the latest security updates for Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise as provided in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory. Since this is a cloud service, Microsoft manages remediation server-side, but client updates should be applied promptly to ensure protection.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T22:46:09.551Z
- 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-2026-69759","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa04527acd9273b49fa98ea
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:25:59 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 21:31:55 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 13:40:31 UTC
Views: 32
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