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Windows 11 24h2 CVE-2026-24283

HIGH
Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)
2026-03-10 secure@microsoft.com
8.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
8.8 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

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

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 10, 2026 - 18:18 nvd
HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

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

AnalysisAI

Privilege escalation in Windows 11 (24h2, 26h1) and Windows Server 2022 (23h2) via heap overflow allows authenticated local users to gain system-level access. The vulnerability requires valid credentials but no user interaction, making it a direct path to complete system compromise. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Local login as authorized user
Delivery
Craft malicious file server request
Exploit
Trigger heap buffer overflow
Execution
Escape sandbox
Impact
Execute code as SYSTEM

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Authenticated local user access required. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment CVSS 8.8 (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: Inventory all Windows File Servers in production and restrict File Server access to only essential personnel; document baseline configurations. …

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