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CVE 2026 55049 is a tag for coverage of a critical Microsoft Office code-execution vulnerability discussed in connection with the July 14, 2026 Office security updates. The supplied material describes a heap-based buffer overflow that could let an unauthorized attacker execute code after malicious content is processed on the target device. It also explains why Microsoft labels the issue Remote Code Execution while the CVSS Attack Vector is Local: the terms describe different stages of the attack. This page focuses on understanding the vulnerability, its conditions, and the importance of applying the relevant Office updates.
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    CVE-2026-55049: Patch Critical Microsoft Office RCE Flaw

    CVE-2026-55049 is a critical Microsoft Office code-execution vulnerability that requires malicious content to be processed on the target device, despite Microsoft calling it a “Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.” The apparent contradiction comes from two security terms describing different...
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