High severity8.8NVD Advisory· Published Sep 8, 2026· Updated Sep 8, 2026
CVE-2026-72972
CVE-2026-72972
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Affected products
1Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-72972nvdPatchVendor Advisory
News mentions
1- Massive Microsoft Patch Tuesday September 2026 – 973 Vulnerabilities Fixed, Including 2 Zero-DaysCyber Security News · Sep 8, 2026