CVE-2026-81352 (GCVE-0-2026-81352)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-08 17:18 – Updated: 2026-09-18 20:46
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Web Media Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-09 04:26 UTC
CWE
- CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerabi… | vendor-advisorypatch |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Web Media Extensions |
Affected:
1.0.0.0 , < 1.2.42.0
(custom)
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:web_media_extensions:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Date Public
2026-09-08 14:00
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