CVE-2026-20944
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Out-of-Bounds Read in Microsoft Word Enables Local Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-01-13
Last updated on: 2026-01-13
Assigner: Microsoft Corporation
Description
Description
Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | office_word | * |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-125 | The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Word that allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally on the affected system.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code locally, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system, including unauthorized access, data modification, or disruption of services.
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