Microsoft Word Untrusted Pointer Dereference Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2026-33114 is a Critical remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word caused by an untrusted pointer dereference. The available reporting describes the flaw as affecting Microsoft Word and indicates that exploitation can occur via the Preview Pane attack surface. Supporting sources also state that exploitation results in local code execution, with code from the local machine needing to be executed as part of the exploit chain. No vulnerable function or deeper implementation detail is provided in the supplied content.
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A critical Microsoft Word remote code execution vulnerability affecting Office and Microsoft 365, with the Preview Pane identified as an attack vector.
A critical Microsoft Word remote code execution vulnerability caused by a pointer dereference issue.
A critical untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word that could allow local code execution.
A critical remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Word.
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