Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
CVE-2026-96196
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office 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 2021 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions
Remediation
Click to Run
Vendor-listed fixes
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
CVEs in this advisory 1
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