svchost.exe - System Error

The other day, I downloaded and installed the May 2019 update (Build 1903) for Windows 10. After the update assistant was finished downloading the update, I clicked restart to install it. However, as the PC was shutting down, I got an error message that said "The system detected an overrun of a stack-based buffer in this application. This overrun could potentially allow a malicious user to gain control of this application". There was another error message that occured before that one, but I couldn't read it since it was quickly replaced with the one I just stated. After I clicked OK, the PC updated to 1903 and was successful. Every time I booted up my PC after that though, I got a Run Dll error which I resolved by disabling the process on startup in the task manager. However, I wonder if these messages are related.

I am worried because this sounds serious. A malicious user could gain control of my computer? What would you recommend doing to fix the issue or assure safety of using my computer again? (I have been using it for a few days since that message and everything seems normal, but I'm just seeing what someone who works at Microsoft recommends.) Thanks.

Hi Charlie. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 9 year Windows MVP here to help you.

The app that's involved in both errors should be coded into the error somewhere so you can possibly figure out which it is and reinstall it, which may be all it needs.

If not check the Admin View of the Event Viewer for more clues:
http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-3128616/wind...
https://www.pcmag.com/news/353803/how-to-troubl...

There are also frequent false positives from the buggy Update Advisor which I prefer to bypass by running the new version media directly, or installing the tool and running it from there and not buggy Windows Update or from the download page of the Media Creation Tool. So the only true error may be the .dll which is minor and only needs having it's related app reinstalled most likely.

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted. If you'll wait to rate whether my post helped you, I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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Last updated March 17, 2023 Views 2,039 Applies to: