CVE-2026-24288
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Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Windows Mobile Broadband Enables Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-03-10

Last updated on: 2026-03-13

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Mobile Broadband allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code with a physical attack.
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Published
2026-03-10
Last Modified
2026-03-13
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-03-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-24288
EUVD
EUVD-2026-10608
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 6 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7058 (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 Mobile Broadband.

It allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code by performing a physical attack on the device.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to remote code execution, allowing an attacker to run arbitrary code on the affected device.

This can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

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Mitigation Strategies

This vulnerability requires a physical attack to exploit, so limiting physical access to affected devices is critical.

Additionally, applying any available security updates or patches from Microsoft for Windows Mobile Broadband is recommended to mitigate the risk.

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