CVE-2026-81353
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk29th percentile - higher than 29% of all known CVEs
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could gain control of the system if they manage to run malicious code locally, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Recommendation
Install the latest security updates for Windows and the Codecs Library.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library
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Integer overflow or wraparound in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- CVE-2026-102199Medium
Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.
- CVE-2026-81352High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- CVE-2026-58600High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-58599High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
- CVE-2026-57083Medium
Uninitialized resource in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS