Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Storage Spaces Controller allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
Published: 2026-09-08
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the Windows Storage Spaces Controller, which may be triggered by an authorized local attacker to execute arbitrary code. This flaw allows the attacker to run code with the privileges of the Storage Spaces Controller process, potentially escalating privileges and compromising the integrity of the system. The underlying weakness is identified as CWE-122.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects Microsoft Windows 10 (versions 1607, 1809, 21H2, and 22H2), Windows 11 (versions 23H2, 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1), and Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025, including Server Core installations. All systems that run the Storage Spaces Controller component, regardless of CPU architecture, are susceptible.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.8 indicates high severity. No EPSS value is available and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation requires local, authenticated access, making it a concern for environments where privileged users may be compromised. The risk remains significant for organizations that enable Storage Spaces and rely on default update channels.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 8, 2026 at 19:48 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install the Microsoft security update for CVE-2026-68844 from the official update guide.
  • Disable or uninstall the Storage Spaces Controller feature on systems where it is not needed to reduce exposure.
  • Ensure Windows Update is configured for automatic deployment of critical security patches and regularly monitor compliance for all affected Windows 10, 11, and Server editions.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 8, 2026 at 19:48 UTC.

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History

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Storage Spaces Controller allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
Title Windows Storage Spaces Controller 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 23h2
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
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_23H2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23H2:*:*:*:*:*:*: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 23h2
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': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/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 23h2 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: 2026-09-08T18:32:55.813Z

Reserved: 2026-07-31T16:47:02.144Z

Link: CVE-2026-68844

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-09-08T18:18:32.467

Modified: 2026-09-08T18:39:13.460

Link: CVE-2026-68844

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-08T20:00:12Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-122

    Heap-based Buffer Overflow