CVE-2026-50678
MediumCVSS 6.6Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk23th percentile - higher than 23% of all known CVEs
Summary
A heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could gain access to sensitive data stored in Excel's process memory, posing a risk of information leakage in a local environment.
Recommendation
It is recommended to immediately apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Microsoft Office Excel.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.