CVE-2026-40367 Details
Description
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office Word due to untrusted pointer dereference, which allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally. This issue is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability, although the exploitation occurs on the local machine.
Users should apply the official security updates provided by Microsoft for Word. Instructions for downloading these updates can be found in the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 7, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-40367 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-822 | Untrusted Pointer Dereference | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft 365 apps | All versions |
CPE
Remediation
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| microsoft office | 2019 |
CPE
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| microsoft office long term servicing channel | 2021 2024 |
CPE
Remediation
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| microsoft sharepoint server | < 16.0.19725.20280 2016 2019 |
CPE
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| microsoft word | 2016 |
CPE
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 1, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 21, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 20, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 19, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 12, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |