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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-70301

Microsoft Office Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 8.8 / 10 1 CVE Published Oct 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC

Summary

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

Products covered

  • Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021

  • Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024

  • Microsoft Office 365 for Mac

  • Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions

  • Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions

  • Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions

  • Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions

  • Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 64-bit Systems

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  • Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 32-bit Systems

Remediation

Release Notes

Vendor-listed fixes

  • 16.114.26101123

  • 16.0.14334.20974

  • 16.0.17932.21056

  • https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases

CVEs in this advisory 1

Update history

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    • Added fixed versions: 16.114.26101123.

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