Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU154570

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2026-70116

Published: October 14, 2026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU154570

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 4.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-70116

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to bypass a security feature.

The vulnerability exists due to a stack-based buffer overflow in Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) when the system is subjected to a physical attack. An attacker with physical access can exploit the buffer overflow through physical access to bypass a security feature.

Successful exploitation is complex and time-consuming, requiring significant effort and precise conditions.

Affected software

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

How to mitigate CVE-2026-70116

Install security update from vendor's website.

Microsoft Windows - addressed in versions 11 24H2 10.0.26100.9711, 11 25H2 10.0.26200.9711, 11 26H1 10.0.28000.3231
Windows Server - update to 2025 10.0.26100.33650

External References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2026-70116

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