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CVE-2026-105592

HIGH 7.5

Published 2026-10-13 · Last modified 2026-10-20

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

ELEVATED IMPACT

Severe if exploited (CVSS 7.5), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.

Exploitation likelihood

0.5%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 44th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

7.5CVSS 3.1 · HIGH

  • ConfidentialityHigh
  • IntegrityHigh
  • AvailabilityHigh

What an attacker needs

  • ✓Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
  • ✓Privileges: No account or privileges required
  • ⚠User interaction: A user must take an action (click / open a file)
  • ⚠Complexity: Needs a race window or specific setup

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Proof of concept & exploit code

Test against your own equipment

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Listed for defensive triage, patch verification, and authorized testing on systems you own. Machine-readable: /cve/CVE-2026-105592/poc.json

Affected

Vendors Microsoft

Products Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise Microsoft Office Ltsc 2021 Microsoft Office Ltsc 2024 365 Apps Office 2021 Office 2024

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-122: : Heap-based Buffer Overflow

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Known Affected Software Configurations

VendorProductVersion range
Microsoft365 Apps*
Microsoft365 Apps*
MicrosoftOffice 2021*
MicrosoftOffice 2021*
MicrosoftOffice 2024*
MicrosoftOffice 2024*

All CVSS metrics

  • HIGH 7.5 v3.1 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
  • HIGH 7.5 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

Patches & mitigations

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS