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CVE-2026-32221: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-32221cvecve-2026-32221cwe-122
Published: Tue Apr 14 2026 (04/14/2026, 16:57:41 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Microsoft
Product: Windows 11 Version 24H2

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.4high

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 05/19/2026, 10:49:39 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Microsoft Graphics Component within Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0). An attacker with local access and no privileges can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity, no required privileges or user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official patch to remediate this vulnerability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows an unauthorized local attacker to execute arbitrary code with potential full control over the affected system. This can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

An official fix is available from Microsoft. It is strongly recommended to apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32221 to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
microsoft
Date Reserved
2026-03-11T01:49:58.662Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
official-fix
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32221","vendor":"Microsoft"}]

Threat ID: 69de7a3882d89c981fd6cee7

Added to database: 4/14/2026, 5:32:40 PM

Last enriched: 5/19/2026, 10:49:39 AM

Last updated: 5/31/2026, 1:03:36 AM

Views: 60

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