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

The vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Access that allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code over a network. This flaw can lead to remote code execution, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The weakness is identified as CWE-122, a classic memory corruption issue that enables code execution when untrusted data is processed.

Affected Systems

The issue affects Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Office LTSC 2021, and Microsoft Office LTSC 2024. These products are part of the Microsoft Office suite used in many enterprise environments. The affected versions are those in the long‑term servicing channel for 2021 and 2024, as well as the 365 enterprise editions.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 8.8 indicating high severity. EPSS is not available, so the current exploitation probability is unknown, but the flaw permits remote code execution over the network, making it potentially exploitable by attackers with network access. The vulnerability is not yet listed in CISA KEV. Attackers would likely need to deliver malicious content via Office Access files or network interaction with the vulnerable component. It is inferred that the attack vector is network-based because the description mentions execution over a network. The lack of a KEV listing suggests no widespread exploitation known as of now, but the high CVSS and network reach warrant immediate attention.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 17, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Microsoft Office update that addresses CVE‑2026‑105597, available through the Microsoft Update Catalog or the Microsoft Security Response Center link provided.
  • Disallow or restrict access to Office Access (*.accdb) files from untrusted network locations, and enforce strict file‑sharing permissions.
  • Enable or update endpoint protection to detect memory corruption or related anomalous behavior, and monitor for suspicious attempts to exploit Office Access components.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 17, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.

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History

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +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: 2026-10-31T18:00:37.549Z

Reserved: 2026-10-05T16:11:35.831Z

Link: CVE-2026-105597

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-13T21:12:11.773Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-13T19:17:58.700

Modified: 2026-10-15T15:30:41.673

Link: CVE-2026-105597

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-17T05:15:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-122

    Heap-based Buffer Overflow