Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Windows BitLocker by Microsoft
CVE-2026-97015

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-2026-97015?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Windows BitLocker, which could allow an unauthorized attacker to bypass security features through physical exploitation. By leveraging this flaw, an attacker can undermine critical security protocols meant to protect sensitive data on affected systems. Mitigation requires applying updates or patches provided by Microsoft to secure the environment against potential unauthorized access.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.9612

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.9376

Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.7807

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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