Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Windows Hyper-V by Microsoft
CVE-2026-21244

7.3HIGH

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 February 2026

What is CVE-2026-21244?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Windows Hyper-V could allow an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary code locally, potentially leading to unauthorized access and system compromise. This risk emphasizes the importance of keeping your systems updated with the latest security patches to mitigate exploitation attempts.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1607 x64-based Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8868

Windows 10 Version 1809 x64-based Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.8389

Windows 10 Version 21H2 x64-based Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.6937

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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