Description
Integer overflow or wraparound in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Published: 2026-10-13
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

An integer overflow or wraparound flaw in Microsoft Office Word permits an unauthorized attacker to run arbitrary code. The vulnerability arises when the application processes specific data, potentially leading to uncontrolled memory access. An attacker could exploit this flaw from the network, achieving remote code execution and compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

Affected Systems

Affected versions include Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Office 365 for Mac, Microsoft Office LTSC 2021, Microsoft Office LTSC 2024, Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021, and Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024. The issue spans both Windows and macOS installations of Office under the listed editions.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.5 indicates a high severity. The EPSS score is not available, and the vulnerability is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. However, the attack vector is network‑based and does not require prior credential or local compromise, making the exploitation path straightforward for an attacker with remote access. Given the ability to execute code without user interaction, the risk to affected deployments remains significant until the update is applied.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 17, 2026 at 04:59 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the security update released by Microsoft for all impacted Office products, following the guidance on the Microsoft Security Response Center update page.
  • Configure network controls or firewall rules to limit remote access to Office application services from untrusted networks until the security update is applied.
  • Enable automatic updates for Microsoft Office on all organization endpoints or establish a regular patching schedule to ensure the latest fixes are installed promptly.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 17, 2026 at 04:59 UTC.

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History

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Microsoft microsoft 365
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_365:-:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2021:-:*:*:*:ltsc:-:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2021:-:*:*:*:ltsc:-:x86:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2021:-:*:*:*:ltsc:macos:-:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2024:-:*:*:*:ltsc:-:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2024:-:*:*:*:ltsc:-:x86:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2024:-:*:*:*:ltsc:macos:-:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft microsoft 365

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +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 Integer overflow or wraparound in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Title Microsoft Office Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft office 2021
Microsoft office 2024
Microsoft office 365
Microsoft office Macos 2021
Microsoft office Macos 2024
Weaknesses CWE-190
CWE-416
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:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_365:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_macos_2021:*:*:*:*:*:long_term_servicing_channel:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_macos_2024:*:*:*:*:*:long_term_servicing_channel:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft office 2021
Microsoft office 2024
Microsoft office 365
Microsoft office Macos 2021
Microsoft office Macos 2024
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}


Subscriptions

Microsoft 365 Apps Microsoft 365 Office 2021 Office 2024 Office 365 Office Macos 2021 Office Macos 2024
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-31T18:00:41.333Z

Reserved: 2026-10-05T19:03:23.340Z

Link: CVE-2026-105715

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-13T21:11:51.512Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-13T19:17:59.360

Modified: 2026-10-15T21:17:05.460

Link: CVE-2026-105715

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-17T05:00:03Z

Weaknesses