CVE-2026-55055
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Microsoft Office Word Stack-Based Buffer Overflow

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-55055, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-07-14

Last updated on: 2026-07-16

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

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Published
2026-07-14
Last Modified
2026-07-16
Generated
2026-08-04
AI Q&A
2026-07-15
EPSS Evaluated
2026-08-02
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Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 16 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft sharepoint_server 2019
microsoft sharepoint_server 2016
microsoft 365_apps *
microsoft 365_apps *
microsoft word 2016
microsoft word 2016
microsoft office_2019 *
microsoft office_2019 *
microsoft microsoft_365 *
microsoft office_2021 *
microsoft office_2021 *
microsoft office_2021 *
microsoft office_2024 *
microsoft office_2024 *
microsoft office_2024 *
microsoft sharepoint_server to 16.0.19725.20434 (exc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-121 A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).

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Executive Summary

This is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word. It allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system by exploiting a flaw in how Word handles certain data.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code on your computer, potentially stealing data, installing malware, or taking control of your system. It requires user interaction, such as opening a specially crafted Word document.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows unauthorized code execution, which could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches. Such incidents may violate compliance requirements under GDPR or HIPAA, depending on the data involved.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Office Word as soon as possible to patch the stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

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