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Windows CVE-2026-20837

HIGH
Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)
2026-01-13 secure@microsoft.com
7.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jan 13, 2026 - 18:16 nvd
HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Media allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

AnalysisAI

Local code execution in Windows Media affects Windows 11 25h2, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2025 through a heap buffer overflow that requires user interaction to trigger. An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution with full system privileges. …

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RemediationAI

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. If patching is delayed, consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

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CVE-2026-20837 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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