Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2026-83777

 

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2026-83777

Published: October 14, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU154939
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-83777
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to a heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Bluetooth Service when accessed over an adjacent network. A remote attacker can exploit this flaw to gain SYSTEM privileges.


Affected software

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

How to mitigate CVE-2026-83777

Install security update from vendor's website.

Microsoft Windows - addressed in versions 10 21H2 10.0.19044.7807, 10 1607 10.0.14393.9612, 10 1809 10.0.17763.9376, 11 23H2 10.0.22631.7652, 11 24H2 10.0.26100.9711, 11 25H2 10.0.26200.9711, 11 26H1 10.0.28000.3231
Windows Server - addressed in versions 2016 10.0.14393.9612, 2019 10.0.17763.9376, 2022 10.0.20348.5761, 2025 10.0.26100.33650

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