CVE-2026-105717 Microsoft Office Access Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Access allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-105717?

CVE-2026-105717 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Apps, published on 13 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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

Weakness: CWE-20, CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-105717?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Office 2021, Microsoft Office 2024.

How do I fix CVE-2026-105717?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-105717 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2026-105717 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-105717 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft 365 Apps vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5rw2-7jqh-p7rv.

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