CVE-2026-26184: CWE-126: Buffer Over-read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Buffer over-read in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-26184) involves a buffer over-read in the Windows Projected File System on Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). The flaw enables a local attacker with some level of authorization to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating a high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability, as noted in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining administrative control over the affected system. This could lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and disruption of system operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. It is recommended to apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-26184 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-26184: CWE-126: Buffer Over-read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Description
Buffer over-read in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-26184) involves a buffer over-read in the Windows Projected File System on Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). The flaw enables a local attacker with some level of authorization to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating a high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability, as noted in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining administrative control over the affected system. This could lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and disruption of system operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. It is recommended to apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-26184 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-11T18:33:57.778Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-26184","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69de7a1d82d89c981fd6a725
Added to database: 4/14/2026, 5:32:13 PM
Last enriched: 4/14/2026, 7:03:52 PM
Last updated: 4/15/2026, 6:02:23 AM
Views: 2
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