CVE-2026-54132: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges with a physical attack.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-54132) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Kernel component of Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Exploitation requires physical access and can lead to privilege escalation by an unauthorized attacker. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow). Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to the affected system to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. This can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, and availability. However, remote exploitation is not indicated, and no known exploits are currently in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft as detailed in the vendor advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-54132 to remediate this issue.
CVE-2026-54132: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges with a physical attack.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.8medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-54132) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Kernel component of Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Exploitation requires physical access and can lead to privilege escalation by an unauthorized attacker. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow). Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to the affected system to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. This can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, and availability. However, remote exploitation is not indicated, and no known exploits are currently in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft as detailed in the vendor advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-54132 to remediate this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-11T20:33:37.837Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-54132","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a566f7d68715ace43e6bb94
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:18:53 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 15:23:48 UTC
Last updated: 08/28/2026, 22:52:11 UTC
Views: 47
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