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Windows CVE-2026-21244

HIGH
Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)
2026-02-10 secure@microsoft.com
7.3
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
7.3 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 22:02 vuln.today
CVE Published
Feb 10, 2026 - 18:16 nvd
HIGH 7.3

DescriptionCVE.org

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Hyper-V allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.

AnalysisAI

Heap overflow in Windows Hyper-V enables authenticated local users to achieve arbitrary code execution with high privileges (CVSS 7.3). Exploitation requires user interaction and local system access, affecting Windows 10 1809 and Windows Server 2025. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Authenticate as local user
Exploit
Interact with Hyper-V management interface
Execution
Trigger heap buffer overflow
Impact
Execute arbitrary code with hypervisor privileges

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Local user account access to Windows Hyper-V with permission to interact with hypervisor management interfaces. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment CVSS 7.3 (HIGH). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.
Remediation Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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Within 24 hours: Inventory all Hyper-V deployments and identify systems requiring patching; restrict administrative access to Hyper-V hosts through credential reviews and MFA enforcement. …

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