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CVE-2026-83951: Security Advisory

CVE-2026-83951 CVSS 5.5
Who it affects
See the summary below.
What to do
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CVE-2026-83951 - Microsoft Defender Business Buffer Over-Read

Severity: MEDIUM (CVSS 5.5)

Affected Product:

  • Microsoft Defender Business

Vulnerability Details: Buffer over-read in Microsoft Office Word allows unauthorized local disclosure of information.

KEV Status: Not currently exploited in the wild

Remediation: Apply security updates per Microsoft Security Response Center guidance at: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-83951

Recommendation: Prioritize patching within standard update cycles. Local access required for exploitation.

Data as of September 9, 2026. Sources: nvd.nist.gov, msrc.microsoft.com. Figures are pulled from public vendor and security data and refreshed automatically.
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