Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Windows Installer by Microsoft
CVE-2026-65774

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-2026-65774?

A vulnerability exists in Windows Installer that could allow an authorized attacker to exploit a heap-based buffer overflow, leading to local privilege escalation on affected systems. If successful, the attacker could gain elevated access to system resources and perform actions typically restricted to administrative accounts. Users are encouraged to apply security updates to mitigate risks associated with 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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