CVE-2026-62706: Microsoft Windows Media Foundation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Media Foundation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Windows Media Foundation allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5622Patch KB5122882 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9245Patch KB5122876 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.23397Patch KB5123066 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9512Patch KB5123099 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.26349Patch KB5123065 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33438Patch KB5122871 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7582Patch KB5122880 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7725Patch KB5122878
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which systems should be prioritized for review?
Review systems running the listed Windows 10 or Windows 11 client releases and Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, or 2025. The provided data does not identify affected build numbers or editions.
Does exploitation require an authenticated account or elevated privileges?
No. The CVSS vector indicates no privileges are required, so an attacker does not need an authenticated account before attempting exploitation.
Is user interaction required for exploitation?
Yes. The CVSS vector specifies user interaction is required, meaning exploitation depends on a user action.
What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation can result in code execution and is rated as having high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The vulnerability is described as reachable over a network.