Microsoft · Memory corruption
Heap-based buffer overflow in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network
At a glance
Low rather than Medium: UK relevance is 40 of 100, little UK-specific signal so far.
Briefing
There is no written leader briefing for this story yet. These questions come from the facts we hold.
Questions to ask IT
- Do we run Microsoft Visual Studio, and which versions?
- If it is not yet patched, what mitigation is in place, and will the fix be done by 11 Dec?
Next steps
- Confirm whether this affects systems or suppliers in your estate
Vulnerability facts
Full CVE detail CVE-2026-114159- 8.8 · HighExploitable over the network without any account, but only if a user takes an action, such as opening a file or link. High impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability.CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Not listed
- Not linked from the CVE record
No technical write-up beyond these facts and the summary below yet.
Next steps
- Review the advisory against your asset inventory and patch cadence
Summary
- Updated the products listed in the Security Updates table.
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Products and services involved
- Microsoft Visual Studio98% match confidence · CVE-2026-114159
Pulse
Last change 42m ago · Next recheck 12 Nov 2026, 18:03 UK time
- Story11 Nov 2026, 18:03 UK time · 42m ago
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Sources
CVE-2026-114159 Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How we know
Statements extracted from sources. Higher confidence means stronger corroboration.
- ClaimedHeadline60% confidence
Heap-based buffer overflow in Visual Studio allows an unauthorised attacker to execute code over a network
- ProbableSummary fact75% confidence
Updated the products listed in the Security Updates table.
- ConfirmedCVE identifier95% confidence
Event involves CVE-2026-114159