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Industrial CVE-2026-21246

HIGH
Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)
2026-02-10 secure@microsoft.com
7.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
7.8 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
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 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

AnalysisAI

Privilege escalation in Microsoft Graphics Component on Windows 11 24H2 and Windows 10 21H2 exploits a heap buffer overflow to allow authenticated local attackers to gain system-level access. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction is not required, presenting a significant risk in multi-user environments. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Authenticate as local user
Exploit
Supply malicious graphics file
Execution
Trigger heap buffer overflow in Graphics Component
Impact
Achieve privilege escalation to SYSTEM

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Authenticated local user account required. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment CVSS 7.8 (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: Identify all systems running affected Microsoft Graphics Component versions and assess user access controls. …

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