7.8
High
CVE-2026-40418 Use after free in Microsoft Office allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally
Description
Use after free in Microsoft Office allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 16.0 | 16.0.1 → latest | No fix stated |
| Microsoft Office 2019 19.0 | 19.0.0 → latest | No fix stated |
| Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 16.0 | 16.0.1 → latest | No fix stated |
| Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 16.0 | 16.0.0 → latest | No fix stated |
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