Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows_10_21h2
CVE-2026-33841
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.000 (15.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows_10_21h2
- Microsoft Windows_10_22h2
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21h2 — versions 10.0.19044.0
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22h2 — versions 10.0.19045.0
- Microsoft Windows_11_23h2
- Microsoft Windows_11_24h2
- Microsoft Windows_11_25h2
- Microsoft Windows_11_26h1
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 22h3 — versions 10.0.22631.0
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 23h2 — versions 10.0.22631.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (vendor-advisory, patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-33841?
- CVE-2026-33841 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows_10_21h2, classified under Heap-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-05-12.
- How severe is CVE-2026-33841?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.