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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-63518

Microsoft Office Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CriticalVendor CVSS 7.8 / 10 1 CVE Published Aug 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC

Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Products covered

  • Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions

  • Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions

  • Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 32-bit Systems

  • Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 64-bit Systems

  • Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021

  • Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions

  • Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions

  • Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions

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  • Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions

  • Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024

  • Microsoft Outlook 2016 (32-bit edition)

  • Microsoft Outlook 2016 (64-bit edition)

  • Microsoft Office 365 for Mac

Remediation

Click to Run Release Notes Install KB5002755.

Vendor-listed fixes

  • https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases

  • 16.112.26081010

  • 16.0.5565.1000

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