High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published May 12, 2026· Updated May 13, 2026
CVE-2026-40362
CVE-2026-40362
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
1News mentions
1- Microsoft May 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 120 flaws, no zero-daysBleepingComputer · May 12, 2026