CVE-2026-40419
HighSummary
A use after free vulnerability in Microsoft Office allows an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to the system and data, posing a serious security threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Microsoft Office to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for unauthorized activities.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Microsoft Office allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.