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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-78509

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

1.0 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

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

Technical details

Published
2026-09-08
Last Modified
2026-09-09

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-78509?

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

Is CVE-2026-78509 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-78509 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.0% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-78509?

CVE-2026-78509 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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