CVE-2026-20840: Windows NTFS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
Other sources
Windows NTFS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.6491Patch KB5073455 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.7623Patch KB5074109 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.32230Patch KB5073379 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.6809Patch KB5073724 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.6809Patch KB5073724 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.22968Patch KB5073696 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.7623Patch KB5074109 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.25868Patch KB5073698 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.25398.2092Patch KB5073450 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.1.7601.28117Patch KB5073699 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.8783Patch KB5073722 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.0.6003.23717Patch KB5073700 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.4648Patch KB5073457 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.8276Patch KB5073723
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-20840?
CVE-2026-20840 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20840?
To fix CVE-2026-20840, install the appropriate security patches provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2026-20840?
CVE-2026-20840 affects various versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2016.
Can CVE-2026-20840 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2026-20840 can be exploited by an attacker to execute code on an affected system remotely.
What types of attacks could exploit CVE-2026-20840?
Attackers could exploit CVE-2026-20840 through specially crafted NTFS file systems, leading to unauthorized code execution.