Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Published: 2026-09-08
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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History

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Title HEVC Video Extensions Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft hevc Video Extensions
Microsoft hevc Video Extensions For Licensed Appplications
Microsoft hevc Video Extensions From Device Manufacturer
Weaknesses CWE-122
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:hevc_video_extensions:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:hevc_video_extensions_for_licensed_appplications:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:hevc_video_extensions_from_device_manufacturer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft hevc Video Extensions
Microsoft hevc Video Extensions For Licensed Appplications
Microsoft hevc Video Extensions From Device Manufacturer
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}


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Microsoft Hevc Video Extensions Hevc Video Extensions For Licensed Appplications Hevc Video Extensions From Device Manufacturer
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-08T18:32:31.584Z

Reserved: 2026-07-01T18:03:43.124Z

Link: CVE-2026-58600

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-09-08T18:17:43.923

Modified: 2026-09-08T18:39:13.460

Link: CVE-2026-58600

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-122

    Heap-based Buffer Overflow