CVE-2026-102199
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Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Windows Codecs Library

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-102199, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-20

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

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Published
2026-10-13
Last Modified
2026-10-20
Generated
2026-11-08
AI Q&A
2026-10-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-11-07
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Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 26 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft windows_server_2012 r2
microsoft windows_server_2012 *
microsoft windows_10_1607 to 10.0.14393.9612 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1607 to 10.0.14393.9612 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1809 to 10.0.17763.9376 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1809 to 10.0.17763.9376 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7807 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7807 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7807 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_23h2 to 10.0.22631.7652 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_23h2 to 10.0.22631.7652 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.9711 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.9711 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.9711 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.9711 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h1 to 10.0.28000.3231 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h1 to 10.0.28000.3231 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h2 to 10.0.26300.9711 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h2 to 10.0.26300.9711 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2025 to 10.0.26100.33650 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2022 to 10.0.20348.5761 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2016 to 10.0.14393.9612 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2019 to 10.0.17763.9376 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7807 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7807 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7807 (exc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-121 A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).

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Executive Summary

This is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Codecs Library. It allows an unauthorized attacker to cause a denial of service over a network by exploiting a flaw that overwrites memory on the stack.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to crash affected systems remotely, leading to service disruptions. Systems running vulnerable Windows versions may become unresponsive or require a restart.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability enables denial of service attacks, which could disrupt critical services handling sensitive data. GDPR requires ensuring data availability and security, while HIPAA mandates protecting health information. A denial of service could violate these requirements by impairing access to protected data.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Windows Codecs Library vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's update guide for patches and install them as soon as available.

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