CVE-2026-54132
MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2026-54132 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges with a physical attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges with a physical attack.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.9339 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.9020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.7548 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.7548 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.8875 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.8875 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.2269 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.2525 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.9339 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.9020 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-54132Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-54132?
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges with a physical attack.
How severe is CVE-2026-54132?
CVE-2026-54132 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-54132?
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.
How Strix Helps
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