ZDI lists November 2026 Microsoft fixes, one Outlook bug exploited
CVE-2026-124194 is the only listed flaw marked exploited; it is a Moderate CVSS 6.5 spoofing bug.
Stack buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel (user opens content)
A stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel lets an unauthorized attacker run code. The flaw is reachable over the network with no privileges, but the user must interact (for example by opening attacker-controlled content). Successful exploitation can fully compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the affected system. Microsoft has not listed affected builds.
What to do: Apply Microsoft's update for CVE-2026-118292. Microsoft has not stated a fixed version or workaround.
| Product | Affected |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | — |
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Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
CVE-2026-124194 is the only listed flaw marked exploited; it is a Moderate CVSS 6.5 spoofing bug.
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