Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Published: 2026-09-08
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A stack‑based buffer overflow in the Microsoft Graphics Component allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code over a network. Because this flaw lies in a core component of Office, successful exploitation can result in full compromise of the affected system, granting the attacker full control over the application and potentially the underlying operating system. The vulnerability is identified by CWE‑121, reflecting a classic stack corruption issue.

Affected Systems

The flaw affects Microsoft Office 365 for Mac, Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021, Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024, and Microsoft Office for Android. No product version ranges are supplied, so any installation of these editions is potentially vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates a high‑severity weakness. No EPSS data is available and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog, so the current exploitation probability is unclear. Nonetheless, the flaw requires only network connectivity to the Office application, making it amenable to remote exploitation from an external host. Administrators should therefore treat this vulnerability as high‑risk and prioritize mitigation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 9, 2026 at 21:29 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install the Microsoft update that addresses CVE‑2026‑78439 as published on the Microsoft Security Update Guide.
  • If a patch cannot be applied immediately, isolate affected workstations by restricting network access to the Office applications or by disabling the Graphics Component through group policy where possible.
  • Configure automatic updates for all Microsoft Office installations and monitor the Microsoft Security Advisory page for any future patches or workarounds.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 9, 2026 at 21:29 UTC.

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History

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Title Microsoft Office Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft office
Microsoft office 365
Microsoft office Macos 2021
Microsoft office Macos 2024
Weaknesses CWE-121
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:*:*:android:*:*:*:*:*
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 office
Microsoft office 365
Microsoft office Macos 2021
Microsoft office Macos 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 Office Office 365 Office Macos 2021 Office Macos 2024
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-25T21:33:32.633Z

Reserved: 2026-08-24T16:21:50.285Z

Link: CVE-2026-78439

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-09T10:00:39.685Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Undergoing Analysis

Published: 2026-09-08T18:20:41.757

Modified: 2026-09-17T20:18:28.707

Link: CVE-2026-78439

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-27T21:45:14Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-121

    Stack-based Buffer Overflow