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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-55038

Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 7.8 / 10 1 CVE Published Jul 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC

Summary

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

Products covered

  • Microsoft Office 365 for Mac

  • Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016

  • Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019

  • 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

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  • Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions

  • Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions

  • Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition

  • Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions

  • Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions

  • Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024

  • Microsoft Word 2016 (32-bit edition)

  • Microsoft Word 2016 (64-bit edition)

Remediation

Release Notes Click to Run Install KB5002891. Install KB5002892. Install KB5002883. Install KB5002885. Install KB5002882. Install KB5002890.

Vendor-listed fixes

  • 16.111.26071215

  • 16.0.5561.1001

  • 16.0.10417.20175

  • https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases

  • 16.0.19725.20434

  • 16.0.5561.1000

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