CVE-2026-32087: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Heap-based buffer overflow in Function Discovery Service (fdwsd.dll) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Function Discovery Service component (fdwsd.dll) of Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Exploitation requires local access with some level of authorization and can lead to privilege escalation, allowing the attacker to gain higher system privileges. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow). Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in an attacker with limited local privileges escalating their privileges to a higher level, potentially leading to full system compromise. The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system can be severely impacted. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official patch is available from Microsoft to address this vulnerability. It is strongly recommended to apply the update provided in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32087. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
CVE-2026-32087: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Function Discovery Service (fdwsd.dll) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.0high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Function Discovery Service component (fdwsd.dll) of Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Exploitation requires local access with some level of authorization and can lead to privilege escalation, allowing the attacker to gain higher system privileges. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow). Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in an attacker with limited local privileges escalating their privileges to a higher level, potentially leading to full system compromise. The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system can be severely impacted. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official patch is available from Microsoft to address this vulnerability. It is strongly recommended to apply the update provided in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32087. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-10T22:02:18.667Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32087","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69de7a2e82d89c981fd6bc2a
Added to database: 4/14/2026, 5:32:30 PM
Last enriched: 5/26/2026, 7:58:45 PM
Last updated: 5/30/2026, 9:17:48 AM
Views: 46
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