CVE-2026-83778 Microsoft Internet Messaging API Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Internet Messaging API allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Windows systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-83778?
CVE-2026-83778 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607, published on 13 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Internet Messaging API allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Weakness: CWE-122
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-83778?
How do I fix CVE-2026-83778?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-83778 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2026-83778 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-83778 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pfq4-7qpf-f79m.