CVE-2026-105016
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.99%
Last modified
CVE-2026-105016 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft QUIC allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft QUIC allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | .NET 10.0 | >= 10.0.0, < 10.0.14 |
| Microsoft | .NET 11.0 | >= 11.0.0, < 11.0.0-rc.2.26504.105 |
| Microsoft | .NET 8.0 | >= 8.0.0, < 8.0.32 |
| Microsoft | .NET 9.0 | >= 9.0.0, < 9.0.21 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 | >= 17.14.0, < 17.14.42 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 version 18.10 | >= 18.10.0, < 18.10.4 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 23H2 | >= 10.0.22631.0, < 10.0.22631.7652 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 23H2 | >= 10.0.22631.0, < 10.0.22631.7652 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 24H2 | >= 10.0.26100.0, < 10.0.26100.9711 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 25H2 | >= 10.0.26200.0, < 10.0.26200.9711 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 26H1 | >= 10.0.28000.0, < 10.0.28000.3231 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 26H2 | >= 10.0.26300.0, < 10.0.26300.9711 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | >= 10.0.20348.0, < 10.0.20348.5761 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | >= 10.0.26100.0, < 10.0.26100.33650 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) | >= 10.0.26100.0, < 10.0.26100.33650 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-105016?
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft QUIC allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-105016?
CVE-2026-105016 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-105016?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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