High · published January 13, 2026
⚡ A heap-based buffer overflow in the Connected Devices Platform Service (Cdpsvc) puts your local system at risk — an authorized attacker can elevate their privileges with surprisingly sneaky simplicity! 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky employee who finds a way to slip into the executive lounge despite only having a regular office pass; once they're in, they can access sensitive information and potentially wreak havoc on the company's operations. If exploited, an attacker could gain elevated privileges on the system, allowing them to execute arbitrary code and have full control over user data and system functions. This could lead to absolutely devastating consequences, including unauthorized data access or even complete system compromise!
Think of it like a sneaky employee who finds a way to slip into the executive lounge despite only having a regular office pass; once they're in, they can access sensitive information and potentially wreak havoc on the company's operations. This vulnerability allows authorized users to exploit a heap-based buffer overflow in Cdpsvc, granting them the ability to execute code with higher privileges than intended, potentially compromising the entire system.
If exploited, an attacker could gain elevated privileges on the system, allowing them to execute arbitrary code and have full control over user data and system functions. This could lead to absolutely devastating consequences, including unauthorized data access or even complete system compromise! To protect against this vulnerability, make sure to update to the latest version of the Connected Devices Platform Service as soon as a patch is released. Additionally, review user access privileges and limit access wherever possible to minimize risk. You've got this! Keep your systems secure and stay ahead of the game! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| 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_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 |