CVE-2026-54992: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Message Queuing Queue Manager allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-54992) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Message Queuing Queue Manager on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Exploitation could allow an attacker without privileges or user interaction to execute arbitrary code locally. The vulnerability is tracked under CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow). Microsoft has published an official fix for this issue, and the vendor advisory is available at the Microsoft Security Response Center.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in local code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. An attacker could run arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should 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-2026-54992 for update details and installation instructions.
CVE-2026-54992: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Message Queuing Queue Manager allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.4high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-54992) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Message Queuing Queue Manager on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Exploitation could allow an attacker without privileges or user interaction to execute arbitrary code locally. The vulnerability is tracked under CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow). Microsoft has published an official fix for this issue, and the vendor advisory is available at the Microsoft Security Response Center.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in local code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. An attacker could run arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should 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-2026-54992 for update details and installation instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-16T14:10:05.869Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-54992","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a566f7e68715ace43e6bc1c
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:18:54 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 15:25:31 UTC
Last updated: 08/26/2026, 22:52:11 UTC
Views: 63
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