CVE-2026-77906: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 version 18.9
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Microsoft
Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 version 18.9
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-77906) is a heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 version 18.9 that enables remote code execution by an unauthorized attacker. The flaw allows exploitation over a network without requiring privileges, though user interaction is needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Visual Studio 2026 version 18.9 to remediate this vulnerability. Refer to the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-77906 for detailed patch information and guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-21T17:26:55.613Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-77906","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa0455eacd9273b49faa0e5
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:26:54 UTC
Last enriched: 10/14/2026, 21:59:17 UTC
Last updated: 10/22/2026, 01:15:26 UTC
Views: 34
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