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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-45457

Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 7.8 / 10 1 CVE Published Jun 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC

Summary

Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Products covered

  • Microsoft Office 365 for Mac

  • 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 for Mac 2024

Remediation

Release Notes Click to Run

Vendor-listed fixes

  • 16.110.26061317

  • https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases

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