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
Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
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Published
2026-01-13
Last Modified
2026-01-13
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-01-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2026-20944
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microsoft office_word *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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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