Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Defender allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-45584
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/21/microsoft-defender-vulnerabilities-cve-2026-41091-cve-2026-45498/
Source: Mitre, NVD
Published: 2026-05-20
Updated: 2026-05-20
Base Score: 7.6
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Severity: High
Base Score: 8.1
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.00043