Recorded 16 Oct 2026 at 16:13 UTC. This is what ChangeIntel recorded, including the title, summary, facts and links. It is not a statement of the source's current position.
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Microsoft Office Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Null pointer dereference in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 64-bit Systems, Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions, Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions, Microsoft Office 365 for Mac, Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions, Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions, Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions, Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions, Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021, Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024, Microsoft Word 2016 (32-bit edition), Microsoft Word 2016 (64-bit edition)
Updates that fix it
KB5002923: Microsoft Word 2016 (32-bit edition), Microsoft Word 2016 (64-bit edition)
CISA KEV
Not listed in the collected catalog
EPSS
0.8%; scored 16 Oct 2026
Public exploit code
No Nuclei template listed
Published
8 Sep 2026 07:00 UTC
Last revised
21 Sep 2026 07:00 UTC
Revision note
Updated an acknowledgement. This is an informational change only.