CVE-2026-57094: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Media Foundation allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-57094) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Media Foundation component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An attacker can exploit this flaw remotely to execute arbitrary code with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity and no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary. Microsoft has published an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution, allowing an attacker to gain control over the affected system. The impact includes full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running the vulnerable Windows 10 Version 1607.
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-2026-57094 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-57094: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Media Foundation allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-57094) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Media Foundation component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An attacker can exploit this flaw remotely to execute arbitrary code with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity and no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary. Microsoft has published an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution, allowing an attacker to gain control over the affected system. The impact includes full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running the vulnerable Windows 10 Version 1607.
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-2026-57094 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-23T18:29:51.053Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-57094","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a5676bd68715ace43f0afe3
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:49:49 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 15:55:07 UTC
Last updated: 08/27/2026, 22:52:12 UTC
Views: 81
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