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CVE-2026-62688: Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows MIDI Service Module allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges

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CVE-2026-62688 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting windows 11 24h2, windows 11 25h2, windows 11 26h1. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows MIDI Service Module allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.8 (High)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-122
Published2026-08-11
Last modified2026-08-13
Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

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Last updated 2026-08-13 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

microsoft windows 11 24h2 UPGRADE
Affected: < 10.0.26100.9106
Fixed in: 10.0.26100.9106
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
microsoft windows 11 25h2 UPGRADE
Affected: < 10.0.26200.9106
Fixed in: 10.0.26200.9106
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
microsoft windows 11 26h1 UPGRADE
Affected: < 10.0.28000.2704
Fixed in: 10.0.28000.2704
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-62688?

windows 11 24h2: upgrade to 10.0.26100.9106; windows 11 25h2: upgrade to 10.0.26200.9106; windows 11 26h1: upgrade to 10.0.28000.2704. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-62688 being exploited?

CVE-2026-62688 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-62688 affect?

CVE-2026-62688 affects windows 11 24h2, windows 11 25h2, windows 11 26h1. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows MIDI Service Module allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How urgent is CVE-2026-62688?

Priority 39/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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