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CVE-2026-78517 is a Microsoft Office Word remote code execution vulnerability that WindowsForum.com tracks as an Important security issue. According to the tagged discussion, it is a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122) that lets an unauthorized attacker execute code over a network when a user opens a malicious Office file. Microsoft assigned it a CVSS base score of 8.8 and a temporal score of 7.7, with the vector showing no privileges required but user interaction necessary. The practical takeaway for administrators and end users is straightforward: apply the available Word and Office updates promptly and treat unsolicited documents with caution.
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    CVE-2026-78517: Microsoft Office Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

    Microsoft has published CVE-2026-78517, Microsoft Office Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, an Important Office security issue that requires customers to update affected Word and Office installations. The vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow, tracked as CWE-122, that allows an...