CVE-2026-83949
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10
Last modified
CVE-2026-83949 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer over-read in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally..
Description
Buffer over-read in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | 365 Apps | All versions |
| Microsoft | Office 2019 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Office 2021 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Office 2024 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Word | 2016 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-83949Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-83949?
Buffer over-read in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-83949?
CVE-2026-83949 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-83949?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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