Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2026-58599

 

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2026-58599

Published: September 9, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU148108
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-58599
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in HEVC Video Extensions. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Affected software

HEVC Video Extensions for Licensed Applications
HEVC Video Extensions from Device Manufacturer
HEVC Video Extensions

How to mitigate CVE-2026-58599

Install updates from vendor's website.

HEVC Video Extensions for Licensed Applications - update to 2.4.85.0
HEVC Video Extensions from Device Manufacturer - addressed in versions 2.4.86.0, 2.5.25.0
HEVC Video Extensions - update to 2.4.87.0

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