CVE-2026-70153
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Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft PostScript Printer Driver

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-70153, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-28

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft PostScript Printer Driver allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

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Published
2026-10-13
Last Modified
2026-10-28
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-122 A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc().

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Executive Summary

This is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft's PostScript Printer Driver. It allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely over a network without needing user interaction or elevated privileges.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code on your system, potentially taking control of it, stealing data, installing malware, or disrupting operations. Since it affects the printer driver, any system using vulnerable Windows versions with network access could be targeted.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or exfiltration, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Organizations may face compliance violations, fines, or legal consequences if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the PostScript Printer Driver vulnerability. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity related to printer drivers and disable the PostScript Printer Driver if not required.

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