CVE-2026-55018
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk27th percentile - higher than 27% of all known CVEs
Summary
A Use-After-Free vulnerability in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally. The issue stems from improper memory management when processing specially crafted files.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could take control of the victim's system, installing malware, modifying data, or disrupting operations. The risk is particularly high in corporate environments where Office is widely used.
Recommendation
Immediately update Microsoft Office to the latest version containing the security patch. Also consider implementing policies to restrict opening files from untrusted sources.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.