CVE-2026-32199
Use-After-Free in Microsoft Excel Enables Local Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-04-14
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Microsoft Corporation
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | 365_apps | * |
| microsoft | 365_apps | * |
| microsoft | excel | 2016 |
| microsoft | excel | 2016 |
| microsoft | office_long_term_servicing_channel | 2021 |
| microsoft | office | 2019 |
| microsoft | office | 2019 |
| microsoft | office_long_term_servicing_channel | 2024 |
| microsoft | office_long_term_servicing_channel | 2021 |
| microsoft | office_long_term_servicing_channel | 2021 |
| microsoft | office_long_term_servicing_channel | 2024 |
| microsoft | office_long_term_servicing_channel | 2024 |
| microsoft | office_online_server | to 16.0.10417.20113 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-416 | The product reuses or references memory after it has been freed. At some point afterward, the memory may be allocated again and saved in another pointer, while the original pointer references a location somewhere within the new allocation. Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a use after free issue in Microsoft Office Excel. It allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally on the affected system.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how this vulnerability impacts compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can execute arbitrary code on your system with local access. This can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data and system.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that Microsoft Office Excel is updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
Avoid opening untrusted or suspicious Excel files to reduce the risk of exploitation.