CVE-2026-88178
CriticalCVSS 9.8Summary
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could take control of the user's system, potentially leading to data theft or installation of malware.
Recommendation
Apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for PowerPoint immediately.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office PowerPoint
See all- CVE-2026-41102High
Improper access control in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.
- CVE-2026-80086Medium
Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office PowerPoint. An unauthorized attacker can disclose information over a network.
- CVE-2026-80081High
Use after free in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- CVE-2026-78513Medium
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-72977Medium
An out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
- CVE-2026-72975Medium
An out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
- CVE-2026-72956Medium
Untrusted pointer dereference in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
- CVE-2026-72938Medium
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
- CVE-2026-69797High
A use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- CVE-2026-69767High
Use after free in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS