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 exists in Microsoft Office Access, enabling an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. The description does not specify additional lifecycle impacts beyond the ability to run arbitrary code, and no further detail is provided regarding privilege escalation or persistence.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects Microsoft products that include Microsoft Access: Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Office LTSC 2021, and Microsoft Office LTSC 2024. No specific version ranges are listed, so any unpatched instances of these product lines may be vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates a high severity level. The EPSS score is listed as less than 1%, implying a low probability of exploitation at the time of this analysis. The vulnerability is not currently listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. The attack vector is inferred to be remote, as the description states that code execution can occur over a network, typically through delivery of a malicious Access file. No additional prerequisites such as local privileges are detailed in the provided data.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 17, 2026 at 05:44 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Microsoft Office security update that contains the fix for CVE-2026-105593 for all affected product lines (Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Office LTSC 2021, Office LTSC 2024).
  • If disabling Access files is feasible, block opening of Microsoft Access files from untrusted or remote locations to prevent accidental exploitation.
  • Maintain all Office installations with the most recent security updates, and monitor Microsoft advisories for further remediation guidance.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 17, 2026 at 05:44 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

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 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +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 Office 2021 Office 2024
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-31T18:00:35.933Z

Reserved: 2026-10-05T16:11:35.830Z

Link: CVE-2026-105593

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-13T21:12:23.130Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-13T19:17:58.307

Modified: 2026-10-15T16:01:06.903

Link: CVE-2026-105593

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-17T05:45:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-122

    Heap-based Buffer Overflow