CVE-2026-56194
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Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Windows Network File System

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-56194, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-07-14

Last updated on: 2026-07-22

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Network File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

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Published
2026-07-14
Last Modified
2026-07-22
Generated
2026-08-04
AI Q&A
2026-07-15
EPSS Evaluated
2026-08-02
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Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 15 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft windows_server_2012 r2
microsoft windows_server_2012 *
microsoft windows_10_1607 to 10.0.14393.9339 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1607 to 10.0.14393.9339 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1809 to 10.0.17763.9020 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1809 to 10.0.17763.9020 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2016 to 10.0.14393.9339 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2019 to 10.0.17763.9020 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2022 to 10.0.20348.5386 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2025 to 10.0.26100.33158 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7548 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7548 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.8875 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h1 to 10.0.28000.2525 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.8875 (exc)

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CWE-190 The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This occurs when an integer value is incremented to a value that is too large to store in the associated representation. When this occurs, the value may become a very small or negative number.
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 the Windows Network File System. An authorized attacker can exploit it over a network to elevate their privileges on an affected system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain higher-level access to your system, allowing them to install programs, view or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights. This could lead to complete system compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating compliance requirements for GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations that mandate strict access controls and data protection.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Windows Network File System to patch the heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

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