Important CVSS 8.8 2026-09 archive

Executive Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Print Spooler Components allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Overview

8.8
CVSS HIGH
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
Category Remote Code Execution
Released Sep 8 2026
Last Updated Sep 8 2026
Publicly Disclosed No
CISA KEV Not Listed
Known Exploits None Known

CVSS Vector

ATTACK VECTOR
Network
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
Low
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
None
USER INTERACTION
Required
SCOPE
Unchanged
CONFIDENTIALITY
High
INTEGRITY
High
AVAILABILITY
High
EXPLOIT CODE MATURITY
Unproven
REMEDIATION LEVEL
Official Fix
REPORT CONFIDENCE
Confirmed
Temporal Score: 7.7

EPSS Score

No EPSS score available for this CVE.

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Affected Products

1 affected product
Product KB Article Severity Impact Restart Required
Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems 5124008 (Security Update) Important Remote Code Execution Yes

Patches

1 patch
Article Type Restart
5124008 Security Update Yes

Exploits & PoC

Detection Rules

Acknowledgments

Thanatos Tian (HKPolyU) & npc0vo