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CVE-2026-47291: Remote Code Execution in the Windows HTTP.sys

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CVE-2026-47291: Remote Code Execution in the Windows HTTP.sys

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Windows HTTP.sys, the kernel-mode HTTP protocol driver used by Internet Information Services (IIS). The flaw stems from an integer overflow in buffer reference array handling during HTTP/1.x header parsing, allowing unauthenticated attackers to send crafted HTTP packets to achieve denial-of-service or kernel-level code execution.

Why it matters: Organizations running IIS or applications using HTTP.sys must verify that systems are patched; this vulnerability allows remote code execution with kernel privileges without authentication, making it critical for any exposed HTTP/HTTPS services.

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CVE-2026-47291: Remote Code Execution in the Windows HTTP.sys

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Windows HTTP.sys, the kernel-mode HTTP protocol driver used by Internet Information Services (IIS). The flaw stems from an integer overflow in buffer reference array handling during HTTP/1.x header parsing, allowing unauthenticated attackers to send crafted HTTP packets to achieve denial-of-service or kernel-level code execution.

Why it matters: Organizations running IIS or applications using HTTP.sys must verify that systems are patched; this vulnerability allows remote code execution with kernel privileges without authentication, making it critical for any exposed HTTP/HTTPS services.

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