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Remote code execution in Microsoft Outlook, a widely deployed enterprise application; could enable large-scale malware/compromise across organizations.

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CVE-2026-70329

8.8
High
EPSS 0.67%Patch availableAug 12, 2026

Integer overflow in Microsoft Outlook enabling remote code execution.

common questions

Is CVE-2026-70329 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-70329 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2026-70329?

CVE-2026-70329 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.8. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-70329?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-70329. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-70329 affect?

CVE-2026-70329 affects Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office (Outlook component), Windows clients. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-70329?

Apply vendor patch when released; block/scan suspicious attachments; enforce macro and email protections.

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft Office (Outlook component)Windows clients
impact

Remote code execution via integer overflow in Outlook; attackers can run arbitrary code, install malware, or fully compromise user systems over the network.

action required

Immediate action required

affected versions
Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
  • affected>= 16.0.1 and < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Microsoft Office 2019
  • affected>= 19.0.0 and < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Microsoft Office LTSC 2021
  • affected>= 16.0.1 and < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Microsoft Office LTSC 2024
  • affected>= 16.0.0 and < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Microsoft Outlook 2016
  • affected>= 16.0.0.0 and < 16.0.5565.1000

As published in the CVE Program record. A version outside these ranges is not a statement that it is unaffected — vendors sometimes understate a range, and distribution-backported builds carry upstream numbers that do not reflect what was patched into them.

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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