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CVE-2026-24283

8.8 · HIGH

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

Published Mar 10, 2026microsoftCWE-122EPSS 0.41%

Overview

CVE-2026-24283 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_11_24h2. It was published on March 10, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_11_24h2 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
microsoftwindows_11_24h2>= 0, < 10.0.26100.7979Affected
microsoftwindows_11_25h2>= 0, < 10.0.26200.7979Affected
microsoftwindows_11_26h1>= 0, < 10.0.28000.1719Affected
microsoftwindows_server_2022_23h2>= 0, < 10.0.25398.2207Affected
microsoftwindows_server_2025>= 0, < 10.0.26100.32463Affected

References

Refmsrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-24283

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-24283?

CVE-2026-24283 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_11_24h2. It was published on March 10, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-24283?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-24283?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_11_24h2 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-24283?

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