Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Media Foundation allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Published: 2026-07-14
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Media Foundation allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. The flaw arises when the Media Foundation component processes malformed media data, allowing the attacker to corrupt memory and execute injected code. This vulnerability permits complete compromise of the affected machine, resulting in loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Affected Systems

Microsoft Windows 10 versions 1607, 1809, 21H2, and 22H2; Microsoft Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1; Microsoft Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025, including Server Core installations.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 classifies the flaw as high severity, while the EPSS score of less than 1% indicates a very low current exploitation probability. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, the likely attack vector is remote over the network via the Media Foundation service. If successfully exploited, an attacker gains full control of the target system and may install malware, steal data, or pivot to other network resources. The low EPSS suggests that, although the impact is severe, exploitation in the wild is expected to be uncommon until an exploit becomes publicly available.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on July 31, 2026 at 06:22 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Microsoft security update for Windows 10, 11, and Windows Server releases; this update adds proper bounds checking to the Media Foundation component, addressing the heap‑based buffer overflow and out‑of‑bounds read weaknesses identified as CWE‑122 and CWE‑125.
  • If the system does not require Media Foundation functionality, permanently remove or disable the component through Group Policy or local settings to eliminate the vulnerable code path.
  • Restrict external access to services that may invoke Media Foundation by configuring firewall rules or network segmentation, and monitor logs for anomalous media traffic that could indicate exploitation attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on July 31, 2026 at 06:22 UTC.

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History

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Media Foundation allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Title Microsoft Windows Media Foundation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft windows 10 1607
Microsoft windows 10 1809
Microsoft windows 10 21h2
Microsoft windows 10 22h2
Microsoft windows 11 24h2
Microsoft windows 11 25h2
Microsoft windows 11 26h1
Microsoft windows Server 2016
Microsoft windows Server 2019
Microsoft windows Server 2022
Microsoft windows Server 2025
Weaknesses CWE-122
CWE-125
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21H2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22H2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24H2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25H2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26H1:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft windows 10 1607
Microsoft windows 10 1809
Microsoft windows 10 21h2
Microsoft windows 10 22h2
Microsoft windows 11 24h2
Microsoft windows 11 25h2
Microsoft windows 11 26h1
Microsoft windows Server 2016
Microsoft windows Server 2019
Microsoft windows Server 2022
Microsoft windows Server 2025
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}


Subscriptions

Microsoft Windows 10 1607 Windows 10 1809 Windows 10 21h2 Windows 10 22h2 Windows 11 24h2 Windows 11 25h2 Windows 11 26h1 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2022 Windows Server 2025
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-30T20:27:10.842Z

Reserved: 2026-06-23T18:29:51.053Z

Link: CVE-2026-57094

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-14T17:54:24.362Z

cve-icon NVD

No data.

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-07-31T06:30:18Z

Weaknesses