Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Windows USB Driver by Microsoft
CVE-2026-122167

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1607
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows 10 Version 21h2
Windows 10 Version 22h2
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 November 2026

What is CVE-2026-122167?

A vulnerability in the Windows USB Driver allows unauthorized users to exploit a heap-based buffer overflow. This can potentially enable attackers to elevate their privileges through physical access to the affected system. Organizations using the Windows USB Driver should address this vulnerability to mitigate risks and protect sensitive data.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.9688

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.9487

Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.7846

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Physical
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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