VDB-400842 · CVE-2026-81352 · GCVE-0-2026-81352

Microsoft Web Media Extensions 1.0.40831.0 Codecs Library heap-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Microsoft Web Media Extensions. This affects an unknown part of the component Codecs Library. The manipulation results in heap-based overflow. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-81352. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Web Media Extensions. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Codecs Library. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-122. A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

The advisory is available at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-81352 since 08/26/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/09/2026).

Upgrading to version 1.2.42.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Web Media Extensions

Version

1.0.40831.0

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.8

VulDB Base Score: 7.1
VulDB Temp Score: 6.8
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 8.8
CNA Vector (microsoft): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Heap-based overflow
CWE: CWE-122 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Web Media Extensions 1.2.42.0

Timelineinfo

08/26/2026 CVE reserved
09/08/2026 +13 days VulDB entry created
09/09/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
09/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-81352 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-81352
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-400842

Entryinfo

Created: 09/09/2026 01:08
Changes: 09/09/2026 01:08 (63)
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Cache ID: 216::103