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

This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE‑122) in Microsoft Office Access that enables an attacker to execute arbitrary code when a specially crafted document is processed. The flaw permits unauthorized code execution, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

Affected Systems

Affected products are Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Office LTSC 2021, and Microsoft Office LTSC 2024. Exact sub‑version details are not provided, so all current builds of these products are considered vulnerable until a specific fix is released.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates a high severity risk. EPSS data is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, but the nature of the flaw allows a network‑based attacker to trigger it remotely. The likely attack vector is over a network communication channel that delivers malicious content to the vulnerable Office application. If exploited, an attacker could gain code execution privileges on the target machine.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 13, 2026 at 23:27 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the official Microsoft patch for CVE-2026-105716 as released in the Microsoft Office update guide.
  • Ensure all installations of Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Office LTSC 2021, and Office LTSC 2024 are updated to the latest cumulative update that includes the fix.
  • As a precaution, restrict network access to Office Access files and disable automatic opening of untrusted documents through group policy or firewall rules.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 13, 2026 at 23:27 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: 2026-10-31T18:00:41.893Z

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

Link: CVE-2026-105716

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-13T21:11:47.784Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-13T19:17:59.493

Modified: 2026-10-15T15:25:15.800

Link: CVE-2026-105716

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-14T06:15:17Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-122

    Heap-based Buffer Overflow