CVE-2026-80078: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Description
Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
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
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, which could allow an unauthorized attacker to disclose sensitive information over a network. The issue is tracked as CWE-125 and affects multiple versions of Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise prior to specific fixed versions. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability and manages remediation for the cloud service. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality.
Potential Impact
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can read memory outside the intended bounds, potentially disclosing sensitive information over a network. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Since this is a cloud-hosted service, Microsoft manages the remediation server-side. Users and administrators should refer to the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-80078 for detailed patching guidance and ensure their Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise installations are updated to the fixed versions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T18:37:59.828Z
- 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-2026-80078","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa04566acd9273b49faa2db
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:27:02 UTC
Last enriched: 10/14/2026, 22:04:14 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:15 UTC
Views: 29
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