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Remote Code Execution in Windows Hyper-V

IdentifiersCVE-2026-21244CWE-122· Heap-based Buffer Overflow

CVE-2026-21244 is a Windows Hyper-V vulnerability described as a heap-based buffer overflow that allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally. Available source material identifies the issue as affecting Windows Hyper-V and classifies it as a remote code execution vulnerability, but the provided content does not include the specific vulnerable function, code path, or trigger condition beyond the heap overflow condition itself.

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Impact

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Successful exploitation allows local code execution in the context of the vulnerable Windows Hyper-V environment. Because the flaw is a heap-based buffer overflow in a virtualization component, exploitation could compromise the affected host or Hyper-V-related execution context, but the precise security boundary crossed is not specified in the provided content.

Mitigation

If you can’t patch tonight, do this now.

No specific vendor mitigation or workaround for CVE-2026-21244 is provided in the supplied content. In the absence of a patch, exposure can be reduced by limiting Hyper-V use to trusted, authorized users and restricting local access to affected systems, but specific mitigation guidance is currently not available from the provided material.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Apply Microsoft's February 2026 security updates for supported Windows versions affected by CVE-2026-21244. The provided content states Microsoft released patches for supported product versions and recommends prompt installation, with verification through Windows Update, Update History, or standalone packages from the Microsoft Update Catalog if necessary.
PUBLIC EXPLOITS

Exploits

No valid public exploits. Mallory filtered out 1 candidate as fakes, detection scripts, or README-only repos.

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EXPOSURE SURFACE

Affected products & vendors

Products and vendors Mallory has correlated with this vulnerability. Open in Mallory to drill down to specific CPE configurations and version ranges.

VendorProductType
Microsoft CorporationWindows 10 1607operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows 10 1809operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows 10 21h2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows 10 22h2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows 11 23h2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows 11 24h2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows 11 25h2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows 11 26h1operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2016operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2019operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2022operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2022 23h2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2025operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 23h2operating_system

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Threat actor evidence

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Associated malware

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Detection signatures

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