CVE-2026-83519: Windows Error Reporting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Error Reporting allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
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Windows Error Reporting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.23470Patch KB5126836 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9612Patch KB5126868 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.26434Patch KB5126835 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access does an attacker need?
The attack can be performed remotely over a network without authentication or user interaction. The listed attack complexity is low.
Which Windows deployments should be prioritized for review?
The affected software list includes Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025.
What is the potential security impact if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation can result in code execution and is rated high impact for confidentiality, integrity, and availability.