CVE-2026-85880
Microsoft Windows Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Microsoft WindowsOperating systems
CVSS
7.8HighExploit odds (EPSS)3.62%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 89% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
CISA required actionApply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. CISA KEV
What fixes it
- 10.0.14393.9512Windows 10 Version 1607CVE List
- 10.0.17763.9245Windows 10 Version 1809CVE List
- 10.0.19044.7725Windows 10 Version 21H2CVE List
- 10.0.19045.7725Windows 10 Version 22H2CVE List
- 6.2.9200.26349Windows Server 2012CVE List
- 6.2.9200.26349Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)CVE List
Show all 13 fixed versions
- 6.3.9600.23398Windows Server 2012 R2CVE List
- 6.3.9600.23398Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)CVE List
- 10.0.14393.9512Windows Server 2016CVE List
- 10.0.14393.9512Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)CVE List
- 10.0.17763.9245Windows Server 2019CVE List
- 10.0.17763.9245Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)CVE List
- 10.0.20348.5622Windows Server 2022CVE List
A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.
Timeline
Reports 1
1 outlet mention it. Reports are not confirmation; each links to its source.
Description
Microsoft Windows Advanced Local Procedure Call contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows an attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Text from CVE List
Affected versions 13
- Windows 10 Version 1607affected: 10.0.14393.0 before 10.0.14393.9512CVE List
- Windows 10 Version 1809affected: 10.0.17763.0 before 10.0.17763.9245CVE List
- Windows 10 Version 21H2affected: 10.0.19044.0 before 10.0.19044.7725CVE List
- Windows 10 Version 22H2affected: 10.0.19045.0 before 10.0.19045.7725CVE List
- Windows Server 2012affected: 6.2.9200.0 before 6.2.9200.26349CVE List
- Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)affected: 6.2.9200.0 before 6.2.9200.26349CVE List
- Windows Server 2012 R2affected: 6.3.9600.0 before 6.3.9600.23398CVE List
- Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)affected: 6.3.9600.0 before 6.3.9600.23398CVE List
- Windows Server 2016affected: 10.0.14393.0 before 10.0.14393.9512CVE List
- Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)affected: 10.0.14393.0 before 10.0.14393.9512CVE List
- Windows Server 2019affected: 10.0.17763.0 before 10.0.17763.9245CVE List
- Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)affected: 10.0.17763.0 before 10.0.17763.9245CVE List
- Windows Server 2022affected: 10.0.20348.0 before 10.0.20348.5622CVE List
References 4
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-85880Fixvia CVE List
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2026-85880Referencevia CISA KEV
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-85880Referencevia CISA KEV
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-85880Referencevia CVE List