CVE-2026-50655
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk41th percentile - higher than 41% of all known CVEs
Summary
Windows Media contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Risk Assessment
The risk is that an attacker can execute code locally, potentially leading to privilege escalation or system compromise.
Recommendation
Install the latest Windows security updates from Microsoft. Restricting system access to unauthorized users can mitigate the risk.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Media allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.