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NVD description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Win32K allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Priority
LOW
Exploitation
NONE
PoC
NONE
Patch
AVAILABLE
Momentum
NONE
If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.
🚨 HIGH severity CVE-2026-54986 (CVSS 7.8): Heap buffer overflow in Windows Win32K enables local privilege escalation. Authenticated attackers can gain SYSTEM-level access. Patch immediately. #CVE #Vulnerability #PatchNow https://t.co/7FFzN2cvOa
Post summary
The tweet announces a high‑severity CVE‑2026‑54986 affecting Windows Win32K with a heap buffer overflow, and urges users to apply the available patch immediately.
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| Part | Vendor | Product | Version | Target SW | Target HW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_1607 | - | - | x64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_1607 | - | - | x86 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_1809 | - | - | x64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_1809 | - | - | x86 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | - | - | arm64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | - | - | x64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | - | - | x86 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | - | - | arm64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | - | - | x64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | - | - | x86 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | - | - | arm64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | - | - | x64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_11_25h2 | - | - | arm64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_11_25h2 | - | - | x64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_11_26h1 | - | - | arm64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_11_26h1 | - | - | x64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_server_2016 | - | - | - |
| OS | microsoft | windows_server_2019 | - | - | - |
| OS | microsoft | windows_server_2022 | - | - | - |
| OS | microsoft | windows_server_2025 | - | - | - |