Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Windows Management Services by Microsoft
CVE-2026-73012

8.8HIGH

What is CVE-2026-73012?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists within Windows Management Services, enabling an attacker with authorized access to execute a privilege escalation attack over a network. This flaw could allow malicious actors to gain elevated rights, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system resources.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.9512

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.9245

Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.7725

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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