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.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Media on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). It enables an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity, no privileges, and user interaction. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts are all high. Microsoft has issued an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthorized local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the provided security update 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 patch details 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
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Media on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). It enables an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity, no privileges, and user interaction. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts are all high. Microsoft has issued an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthorized local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the provided security update 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 patch details 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: 6/9/2026, 5:27:51 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 5:41:15 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 5:09:00 AM
Views: 6
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