CVE-2026-50678 Details
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Office Excel. This vulnerability allows an unauthorized attacker to locally disclose information by exploiting the buffer overflow. The issue arises from improper handling of memory, which could potentially be manipulated to read sensitive data.
Users can download the security update for this vulnerability through the Microsoft Update Catalog. For Microsoft Office 2019, 2021, and LTSC 2024 (both 32-bit and 64-bit editions), as well as Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit), the security update is available via the Office Update mechanism. For Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021 and 2024, the security update can be downloaded through the Microsoft AutoUpdate tool.
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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 Jul 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50678 | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-122 | Heap-based Buffer Overflow | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft 365 apps | All versions |
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| microsoft excel | 2016 |
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| microsoft microsoft 365 | All versions |
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| microsoft office 2019 | All versions |
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| microsoft office 2021 | All versions |
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| microsoft office 2024 | All versions |
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| microsoft office online server | < 16.0.10417.20175 |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |