VDB-400840 · CVE-2026-80081 · GCVE-0-2026-80081

Microsoft Apps for Enterprise prior 16.0.20326.20138 use after free

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7.4	$5k-$25k	0.00+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Apps for Enterprise. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-80081. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Apps for Enterprise. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Use after free in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

The advisory is shared for download at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-80081 since 08/25/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/09/2026).

Upgrading to version 16.0.20326.20138 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Apps for Enterprise

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 8.8
CNA Vector (microsoft): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Apps for Enterprise 16.0.20326.20138

Timelineinfo

08/25/2026 CVE reserved
09/08/2026 +14 days VulDB entry created
09/09/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
09/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-80081 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-80081
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-400840

Entryinfo

Created: 09/09/2026 01:07
Changes: 09/09/2026 01:07 (61)
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Cache ID: 216::103