CVE-2026-48574: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Media allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-48574) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Media component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An attacker with local access and user interaction can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow). Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthorized local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. It is recommended to apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) as soon as possible to remediate this vulnerability. Refer to the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-48574 for detailed patch information and installation instructions.
CVE-2026-48574: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Media allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-48574) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Media component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An attacker with local access and user interaction can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow). Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthorized local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. It is recommended to apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) as soon as possible to remediate this vulnerability. Refer to the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-48574 for detailed patch information and installation instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T20:00:35.246Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-48574","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a284d178dd33fbd85665a00
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 17:27:51 UTC
Last enriched: 07/29/2026, 22:08:46 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 21:26:45 UTC
Views: 56
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