CVE-2026-33114
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Untrusted Pointer Dereference in Microsoft Word Enables Local Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-04-14

Last updated on: 2026-04-29

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Untrusted pointer dereference in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
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Published
2026-04-14
Last Modified
2026-04-29
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-04-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-33114
EUVD
EUVD-2026-22631
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 8 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft 365_apps *
microsoft 365_apps *
microsoft office_long_term_servicing_channel 2021
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
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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.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an untrusted pointer dereference in Microsoft Office Word that allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can execute arbitrary code on your system without your permission, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data and system.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, it is important to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Office Word as soon as they become available.

Additionally, avoid opening untrusted or suspicious Word documents to reduce the risk of exploitation.

Compliance Impact

The provided information does not specify how this vulnerability impacts compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

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