CVE-2026-83725
HighCVSS 8.8Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Risk Assessment
A remote attacker could execute code on the device, potentially leading to system takeover.
Recommendation
Install the latest security updates from Microsoft to mitigate this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Search Component
See all- CVE-2026-96324High
A use after free in the Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. The flaw results from accessing freed memory in the search module.
- CVE-2026-88191High
Improper link resolution before file access (link following) in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. The issue stems from improper file path handling.
- CVE-2026-88182High
Use after free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-88160High
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-85869High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83829High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83704High
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83575High
Use after free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83574High
Use after free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83570High
Use after free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS