CVE-2026-55041
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation 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 execute code locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run malicious code on the victim's machine, potentially leading to system compromise or data theft.
Recommendation
It is recommended to apply the security update released by Microsoft for Excel immediately and avoid opening untrusted files.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.