Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
CVE-2026-96196
Summary
Buffer over-read in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Products covered
Microsoft Word 2016 (64-bit edition)
Microsoft Word 2016 (32-bit edition)
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
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
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Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 64-bit Systems
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 32-bit Systems
Remediation
Release Notes Install KB5002923.
Vendor-listed fixes
16.0.5569.1000
16.0.10417.20207
16.0.14334.20906
16.0.17932.20976
16.0.20326.20138
CVEs in this advisory 1
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