Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Access allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Published: 2026-10-13
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A heap-based buffer overflow flaw in Microsoft Office Access enables an attacker to run arbitrary code by delivering a malicious payload to a vulnerable application over the network. Exploitation of the overflow could give an attacker the same privileges as the source user, allowing them to launch malware, exfiltrate data, or pivot to other systems. This vulnerability is classified as CWE-122 and is rated with a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a high severity risk to affected organizations.

Affected Systems

The flaw affects Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Office LTSC 2021, and Microsoft Office LTSC 2024. Version details are not specified in the current advisory. Users of these products should verify whether they are running a vulnerable release.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects significant risk. The EPSS score is not available, but the lack of a KEV listing suggests no confirmed widespread exploitation at the time of this advisory. Based on the description, it is inferred that the attack vector is network-based; an attacker only needs to transmit the crafted data to the target system. Successful exploitation would provide the attacker with control over the affected user's environment.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 17, 2026 at 05:50 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the official Microsoft update that addresses the buffer overflow as soon as it becomes available.
  • Restrict network access to Office Access files by using group policy to disable or block remote directory sharing for users who do not require it.
  • Continuously monitor authentication and Office application logs for unusual activity that could indicate an attempt to trigger the overflow.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 17, 2026 at 05:50 UTC.

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History

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2021:-:*:*:*:ltsc:-:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2021:-:*:*:*:ltsc:-:x86:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2024:-:*:*:*:ltsc:-:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2024:-:*:*:*:ltsc:-:x86:*

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Microsoft microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise
Microsoft microsoft Office Ltsc 2021
Microsoft microsoft Office Ltsc 2024
Vendors & Products Microsoft microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise
Microsoft microsoft Office Ltsc 2021
Microsoft microsoft Office Ltsc 2024

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Access allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Title Microsoft Office Access Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft office 2021
Microsoft office 2024
Weaknesses CWE-122
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2021:*:*:*:*:long_term_servicing_channel:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2024:*:*:*:*:long_term_servicing_channel:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft office 2021
Microsoft office 2024
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}


Subscriptions

Microsoft 365 Apps Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise Microsoft Office Ltsc 2021 Microsoft Office Ltsc 2024 Office 2021 Office 2024
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-31T18:00:08.757Z

Reserved: 2026-09-29T17:27:07.498Z

Link: CVE-2026-102849

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-13T21:14:51.710Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-13T19:17:49.170

Modified: 2026-10-15T16:04:36.047

Link: CVE-2026-102849

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-17T06:00:04Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-122

    Heap-based Buffer Overflow