CVE-2026-32200
Use-After-Free in Microsoft PowerPoint 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 | powerpoint | 2016 |
| microsoft | 365_apps | * |
| microsoft | 365_apps | * |
| microsoft | office | 2019 |
| microsoft | office | 2019 |
| 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 |
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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 Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.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 PowerPoint. It allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally on the affected system.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to remote code execution, enabling an attacker to run malicious code on your system with potentially high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Microsoft Office PowerPoint as soon as they become available.
Additionally, avoid opening untrusted or suspicious PowerPoint files to reduce the risk of exploitation.