CVE-2026-23669: CWE-416: Use After Free in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Use after free in RPC Runtime allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-23669) involves a use-after-free condition in the RPC Runtime of Windows 10 Version 1607. An authorized attacker can exploit this flaw remotely to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, and no user interaction. The vulnerability affects Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). A patch is available to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, resulting in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could lead to system takeover or disruption of services.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is strongly recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Windows 10 Version 1607 to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation guidance is provided or required beyond applying the patch.
CVE-2026-23669: CWE-416: Use After Free in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Use after free in RPC Runtime allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-23669) involves a use-after-free condition in the RPC Runtime of Windows 10 Version 1607. An authorized attacker can exploit this flaw remotely to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, and no user interaction. The vulnerability affects Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). A patch is available to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, resulting in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could lead to system takeover or disruption of services.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is strongly recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Windows 10 Version 1607 to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation guidance is provided or required beyond applying the patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-14T16:59:33.465Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-23669","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69b05628ea502d3aa87d68bb
Added to database: 3/10/2026, 5:34:32 PM
Last enriched: 4/26/2026, 2:22:28 AM
Last updated: 4/28/2026, 9:24:23 AM
Views: 232
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