CVE-2026-105716: Microsoft Office Access heap buffer overflow

CVE-2026-105716 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.8 · Published 2026-10-13

Microsoft Office Access, a database management application, contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely. An attacker could exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted file or network request, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the system and data.

Technologies: Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Office 2021, Microsoft Office 2024, Microsoft Office Access. Vendors: Microsoft.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-105716 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-105716 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-105716?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 13 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Microsoft Office Access.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-105716?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-105716 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-105716?
Check whether you run Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Office 2021, Microsoft Office 2024 or one of the others listed. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A heap-based buffer overflow exists in Microsoft Office Access that can be triggered over the network. The vulnerability allows remote code execution when a user opens a malicious file or the application processes untrusted input. No user interaction or prior authentication is required for exploitation.

Affected products

  • Microsoft Office Access

Timeline

  • 2026-10-13: disclosed

References

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