CVE-2026-33114 is a Critical remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word caused by an untrusted pointer dereference. The flaw affects Word’s handling of attacker-controlled content and can be triggered through document processing paths that include the Preview Pane. Available reporting indicates exploitation results in local code execution, despite the issue being categorized as a Word remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft’s April 2026 release. The vulnerability is distinct from the related Word use-after-free flaw CVE-2026-33115 and the Office use-after-free flaw CVE-2026-32190.
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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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