High · published January 13, 2026
🚨 A heap-based buffer overflow in Windows NTFS means a crafty attacker could execute their own code with just a few local tricks! ⚡ Think of it like a shipping container that can be filled beyond its capacity without anyone checking. If the warehouse doesn't verify the weight before shipping, it could spill dangerous contents right onto the loading dock! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code locally, putting your system at serious risk! Imagine someone taking control and wreaking havoc, corrupting files or even installing unwanted software without you realizing it.
Think of it like a shipping container that can be filled beyond its capacity without anyone checking. If the warehouse doesn't verify the weight before shipping, it could spill dangerous contents right onto the loading dock! The vulnerability arises from improper handling of data in memory, allowing an authorized attacker to overflow the heap and execute malicious code in a local context.
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code locally, putting your system at serious risk! Imagine someone taking control and wreaking havoc, corrupting files or even installing unwanted software without you realizing it. To protect your systems, ensure that you apply the latest security patches from Microsoft immediately. Regularly audit your systems for unusual activity and implement strong user access controls to minimize exploit chances. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll be a step closer to securing your system! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft/windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.8783 | 10.0.14393.8783 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.8783 | 10.0.14393.8783 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.8276 | 10.0.17763.8276 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.8276 | 10.0.17763.8276 |
| microsoft/windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.6809 | 10.0.19044.6809 |
| microsoft/windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.6809 | 10.0.19045.6809 |
| microsoft/windows_11_23h2 | < 10.0.22631.6491 | 10.0.22631.6491 |
| microsoft/windows_11_24h2 | < 10.0.26100.7623 | 10.0.26100.7623 |
| microsoft/windows_11_25h2 | < 10.0.26200.7623 | 10.0.26200.7623 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2008 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_2008 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_2008 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_2012 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_2012 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_2016 | < 10.0.14393.8783 | 10.0.14393.8783 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2019 | < 10.0.17763.8276 | 10.0.17763.8276 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2022 | < 10.0.20348.4648 | 10.0.20348.4648 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2022_23h2 | < 10.0.25398.2092 | 10.0.25398.2092 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2025 | < 10.0.26100.32230 | 10.0.26100.32230 |