SB2026021079 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Hyper-V 



SB2026021079 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Hyper-V

Published: February 10, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026021079
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 75% Low 25%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 4 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-21255)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Windows Hyper-V. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.


2) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-21247)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Windows Hyper-V. A remote user can trick a victim to load a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the system.


3) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-21248)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Windows Hyper-V. A remote user can trick a victim to load a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


4) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-21244)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Windows Hyper-V. A remote user can trick a victim to load a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.