CVE-2026-32195: CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 11 version 26H1
Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-32195) involves a stack-based buffer overflow in the Windows Kernel component of Windows 11 version 26H1. It enables a local attacker with authorized access to escalate privileges by exploiting the overflow condition. The vulnerability is tracked under CWE-121 and has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.0, indicating high severity. Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an authorized local attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access to the affected system. This can lead to complete system compromise, including full control over the Windows 11 environment. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32195 to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official patch.
CVE-2026-32195: CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 11 version 26H1
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.0high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-32195) involves a stack-based buffer overflow in the Windows Kernel component of Windows 11 version 26H1. It enables a local attacker with authorized access to escalate privileges by exploiting the overflow condition. The vulnerability is tracked under CWE-121 and has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.0, indicating high severity. Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an authorized local attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access to the affected system. This can lead to complete system compromise, including full control over the Windows 11 environment. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32195 to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-11T00:26:53.427Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32195","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69de7a3482d89c981fd6bcd6
Added to database: 4/14/2026, 5:32:36 PM
Last enriched: 5/19/2026, 10:47:37 AM
Last updated: 5/30/2026, 10:48:50 PM
Views: 57
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