CVE-2026-69271

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Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Standard XPS

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-24

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Standard XPS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-24

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-69271

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	standard_xps	*

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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 Microsoft Standard XPS. It allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network by exploiting a flaw in memory handling.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or system compromise. This could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating compliance requirements for GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy). Organizations may face legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Standard XPS to patch the heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability. Disable unnecessary network services related to XPS if not in use. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity targeting XPS components.

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