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CVE-2026-69686 is a Microsoft Office Word remote code execution vulnerability rated Important, involving a stack-based buffer overflow tracked as CWE-121 with a CVSS base score of 8.8. According to the tagged coverage, the flaw affects Word across Microsoft 365 Apps, perpetual Office releases, and supported Mac editions, and could allow an unauthorized attacker to run code over a network after convincing a user to open and interact with a specially crafted document. The practical guidance for administrators is to identify which Office servicing model each installation uses and confirm that every affected deployment has reached the patched build.
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    CVE-2026-69686: Microsoft Office Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

    Microsoft has published a fix for CVE-2026-69686, Microsoft Office Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, an Important-rated stack-based buffer overflow affecting Word across Microsoft 365 Apps, perpetual Office releases, and supported Mac editions. The flaw carries a CVSS base score of 8.8...