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CVE-2026-70125

Microsoft 365 Apps: heap buffer overflow

Risk score
59/100
CVSS
7.8 v3.1
Exploit chance (30 days)
0.4%
Published
23 Sep 2026

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What to know

What it is
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office Outlook, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Affected
{'product': 'Microsoft 365 apps', 'vendor': 'Microsoft'}
Fix
Check the linked advisory for a fix, as none is specified in this record.
Exploitation
No known exploitation

Story map

Story map: the flaws, the fix, how it unfolded and what it connects to. Boxes link to the record or article.

At a glance

Microsoft 365 Apps: Amber, patch this week. Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Outlook allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

The flaws

The fix

Fix: Apply the vendor's security update; see the linked advisory.

Who is exposed: Microsoft 365 Apps

Where it stands

  • No known exploitation
  • 1 outlet covering it

How it unfolded

  1. 14 Oct, Infosecurity Magazine (press): Microsoft Breaks Patch Tuesday Record Again with 1400+ CVEs
  2. 30 Oct, Microsoft Security Response Center (official): CVE-2026-70125 Microsoft Office Outlook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Connects to

Why it is Yellow

  • CVSS 7.8 high
  • Named in a government or vendor bulletin

Government and vendor bulletins

References

Original description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Outlook allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Last activity 30 Oct 2026. Patch Forecast updates every hour.