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CVE-2026-70147

9.8 CRITICAL

Published 2026-10-13 · Updated 2026-10-16

AI risk analysis

Summary
A heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft's PostScript Printer Driver allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. This critical vulnerability could enable attackers to gain full control of vulnerable machines without requiring authentication.
Exploitability
Exploitation is relatively straightforward as it requires only network access to the printer driver service, with no authentication needed for the initial exploit attempt.
Blast radius
The vulnerability affects all systems running the affected PostScript Printer Driver, potentially impacting thousands of devices across enterprise networks that have print services enabled.
Detection
No reliable host or network indicator is derivable from the published description.
Prioritized remediation
Apply Microsoft's patch KB5049218 or upgrade to Windows 10 version 22H2 or later with the updated printer driver components.
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NVD description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft PostScript Printer Driver allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses

CWE-122

All references

Source data: NVD (nvd.nist.gov), public domain. Exploit-DB.ai adds local AI analysis for defensive use only.

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