Advisories
Microsoft Office for Mac Update Fixes CVE‑2026‑97779 Information Disclosure
Microsoft released a patch for Office for Mac that mitigates CVE‑2026‑97779, an information‑disclosure flaw. Only Mac users of Office are affected; other Office platforms do not require action. Install the update immediately to prevent data leakage.
What Happened
A flaw in Microsoft Office for Mac (CVE‑2026‑97779) allows an attacker to read sensitive data from memory when a malicious workbook is opened.
Impact
Only users running Office for Mac are vulnerable. Other Office products (Windows, iOS, Android) are not affected.
Mitigation
Download and install the latest Office for Mac update from Microsoft. No action is required for other Office platforms.
- Version: Office for Mac 2026 (exact version not specified)
- Severity: Information Disclosure
- Patch ID: MSRC Release Notes