Heap-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Windows Win32K by Microsoft
CVE-2026-62885

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-62885?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Windows Win32K component, which can be exploited by local attackers to elevate their privileges. By leveraging this flaw, an authorized user could execute arbitrary code with elevated permissions, thereby increasing the risk of unauthorized access and control over affected systems. It is crucial for organizations to apply the recommended patches and implement security best practices to mitigate potential exploitation of this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.9418

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.9115

Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.7663

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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