CVE-2026-24283
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Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Windows File Server Elevates Privileges

Publication date: 2026-03-10

Last updated on: 2026-03-13

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows File Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Published
2026-03-10
Last Modified
2026-03-13
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 8 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.7979 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.7979 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.7979 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.7979 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h1 to 10.0.28000.1719 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h1 to 10.0.28000.1719 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2022_23h2 to 10.0.25398.2207 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2025 to 10.0.26100.32463 (exc)
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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 vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in Windows File Server. It allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that an authorized attacker can gain higher privileges on the system than they are normally allowed. This elevation of privilege can lead to full control over the affected Windows File Server, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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