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CVE-2026-21259

HIGH
7.8CVSS
Published: 2026-02-10
Updated: 2026-02-10
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Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS Metrics

Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
local
Complexity
low
Privileges
none
User Action
required
Scope
unchanged
Confidentiality
high
Integrity
high
Availability
high
Weaknesses
CWE-122

Metadata

Primary Vendor
MICROSOFT
Published
2/10/2026
Last Modified
2/10/2026
Source
NIST NVD
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Affected Products

Microsoft : Awaiting Analysis

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