CVE-2026-54987 Details
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Overlay Filter allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the Windows Overlay Filter. This vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. It affects multiple Windows products, including various versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025. The vulnerability arises from a heap-based buffer overflow, which can be exploited to gain higher privileges on the affected system.
Users can apply the security update for this vulnerability, which is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles linked in the product-specific sections.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 22, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-54987 | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-122 | Heap-based Buffer Overflow | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| microsoft windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.9339 |
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| microsoft windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.9020 |
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| microsoft windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.7548 |
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| microsoft windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.7548 |
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| microsoft windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.8875 |
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| microsoft windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.8875 |
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| microsoft windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.2269 < 10.0.28000.2525 |
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| microsoft windows server 2012 | r2 |
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| microsoft windows server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.9339 |
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| microsoft windows server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.9020 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.5386 |
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| microsoft windows server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.33158 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 22, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |