CVE-2026-49172 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows FTP Service. The flaw allows an unauthorized remote attacker to send crafted malicious requests to a vulnerable FTP server and trigger memory corruption in the service, potentially resulting in remote code execution. The issue is network-reachable, does not require authentication, and does not require user interaction. Reported affected deployments include Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025 when the FTP Service is enabled.
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