CVE-2026-55012 Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An integer overflow in Microsoft Defender allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally on the affected system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-55012?
CVE-2026-55012 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine, published on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Integer overflow or wraparound in Microsoft Defender allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-55012?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Malware Protection Engine.
How do I fix CVE-2026-55012?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-55012 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-55012 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-55012 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9r74-q979-v6gq.