CVE-2026-62700

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Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Windows NTFS

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-16

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-11

Last Modified

2026-08-16

Generated

2026-09-01

AI Q&A

2026-08-11

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-30

NVD

CVE-2026-62700

EUVD

EUVD-2026-56629

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	windows_server_2012	r2
microsoft	windows_server_2012	*
microsoft	windows_10_1607	to 10.0.14393.9418 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1607	to 10.0.14393.9418 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1809	to 10.0.17763.9115 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1809	to 10.0.17763.9115 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_23h2	to 10.0.22631.7517 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_23h2	to 10.0.22631.7517 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	to 10.0.26100.9106 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	to 10.0.26100.9106 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.2704 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.2704 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_25h2	to 10.0.26200.9106 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_25h2	to 10.0.26200.9106 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2016	to 10.0.14393.9418 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2019	to 10.0.17763.9115 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2022	to 10.0.20348.5440 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2025	to 10.0.26100.33222 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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 Windows NTFS. It allows an authorized attacker with local access to elevate their privileges on the system by exploiting the overflow condition.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in Windows NTFS. Detection typically requires monitoring for unusual system behavior, crashes, or privilege escalation events. Use Windows Event Viewer to check for application or system crashes related to NTFS. Enable and review Windows Defender logs for suspicious activity. Apply Microsoft's security updates as they become available to patch this issue.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain higher-level permissions on 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 if exploited successfully.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or privilege escalation, potentially violating data protection requirements under GDPR or HIPAA. Organizations may face compliance violations if exploited, leading to legal or financial penalties.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the NTFS heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's security advisories for patches and install them promptly.

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