CVE-2026-70571
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Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Exchange Server

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-70571, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-14

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

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Published
2026-10-13
Last Modified
2026-10-14
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
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Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Microsoft Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 23 15.01.0.0
Microsoft Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 14 15.02.0.0
Microsoft Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 15 15.02.0.0
Microsoft Microsoft Exchange Server Subscription Edition RTM 15.02.0.0

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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 Microsoft Exchange Server. It allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely over a network without needing authentication.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain control of your Exchange Server, steal data, install malware, or disrupt services. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access to emails, and potential lateral movement within your network.

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. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties, fines, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for affected Exchange Server versions immediately to patch the stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

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