CVE-2026-25188: Windows Telephony Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Mar 10, 2026
·
Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Telephony Service allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over an adjacent network.

Other sources

Windows Telephony Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

61 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8957
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8957
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.8511
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.8511
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.7058
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.7058
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.7058
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.7058
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.7058
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.7058
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.6783
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.6783
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.7979
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.7979
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.7979
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.7979
Microsoft Windows 11 26h1<10.0.28000.1719
Microsoft Windows 11 26h1<10.0.28000.1719
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.8957
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.8511
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.4830
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.2207
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.32463
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 11 for ARM systems=25H2

Event History

Mar 10, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:04 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-25188?

CVE-2026-25188 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-25188?

To fix CVE-2026-25188, apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2026-25188?

CVE-2026-25188 affects multiple Microsoft products, including Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2026-25188?

CVE-2026-25188 can be exploited by unauthorized attackers over an adjacent network to gain elevated privileges.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-25188?

CVE-2026-25188 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability within the Windows Telephony Service.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203