KB5002897: what it fixes and who gets it
KB5002897 is a security update from Microsoft's August 2026 release for Microsoft Office 2016 (32-bit edition), Microsoft Office 2016 (64-bit edition).
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Should you install it?
Yes. It closes holes Microsoft rates Critical, the most serious rating it uses. Windows Update installs it automatically on supported home PCs.
If the installation fails or the PC misbehaves afterwards, note the exact error code first: the fix depends on it. Our update troubleshooting guides are linked on this page.
Security fixes in KB5002897
| CVE | Type | CVSS | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-63513Microsoft Office Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | Remote Code Execution | 7.8 | Critical |
| CVE-2026-63526Microsoft Office Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | Remote Code Execution | 7.8 | Critical |
| CVE-2026-63532Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | Remote Code Execution | 7.8 | Critical |
| CVE-2026-64903Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | Remote Code Execution | 7.8 | Critical |
| CVE-2026-64909Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | Remote Code Execution | 7.8 | Critical |
| CVE-2026-63533Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | Remote Code Execution | 7.8 | Important |
| CVE-2026-65661Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | Remote Code Execution | 7.8 | Important |
| CVE-2026-63517Microsoft Office Graphics Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability | Information Disclosure | 5.5 | Important |
| CVE-2026-63524Microsoft Office Information Disclosure Vulnerability | Information Disclosure | 5.5 | Important |
| CVE-2026-63529Microsoft Office Information Disclosure Vulnerability | Information Disclosure | 5.5 | Important |
| CVE-2026-64899Microsoft Office Information Disclosure Vulnerability | Information Disclosure | 5.5 | Important |
| CVE-2026-70317Microsoft Office Information Disclosure Vulnerability | Information Disclosure | 5.5 | Important |
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