CVE-2026-20948
Unknown
Unknown - Not Provided
Untrusted Pointer Dereference in MS Word Enables Local Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-01-13
Last updated on: 2026-01-13
Assigner: Microsoft Corporation
Description
Description
Untrusted pointer dereference in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
CVSS Scores
EPSS Scores
| Probability: | |
| Percentile: |
Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | office_word | * |
Helpful Resources
Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-822 | The product obtains a value from an untrusted source, converts this value to a pointer, and dereferences the resulting pointer. |
Attack-Flow Graph
AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an untrusted pointer dereference in Microsoft Office Word that allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally on the affected system. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can execute code locally on your system without authorization, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data and system. [1]
Ask Our AI Assistant
Need more information? Ask your question to get an AI reply (Powered by our expertise)
0/70