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 the Windows Media component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). It enables an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code locally, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability, as documented in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows local unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code, resulting in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This can lead to full control over the vulnerable Windows 10 Version 1607 system.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-48574 to remediate this vulnerability.
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
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Windows 10 Version 1607
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Windows 10 Version 1809
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Windows 10 Version 21H2
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Windows 11 version 23H2
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Windows 11 Version 23H2
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Windows 11 Version 25H2
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Windows 11 version 26H1
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Windows Server 2012
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Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2012 R2
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Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2016
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Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2019
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Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2022
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Windows Server 2025
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Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Media component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). It enables an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code locally, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability, as documented in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows local unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code, resulting in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This can lead to full control over the vulnerable Windows 10 Version 1607 system.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-48574 to remediate this vulnerability.
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: 08/14/2026, 13:51:40 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 22:01:34 UTC
Views: 77
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