CVE-2026-25177: CWE-641: Improper Restriction of Names for Files and Other Resources in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Improper restriction of names for files and other resources in Active Directory Domain Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-25177) in Windows 10 Version 1607 arises from improper restriction of names for files and other resources within Active Directory Domain Services. An authorized attacker can exploit this to elevate privileges remotely over the network. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges at the level of an authorized user, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is confirmed published and a patch is available.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges remotely over the network, potentially gaining higher-level access and control within the affected Windows 10 environment. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Windows 10 Version 1607 to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the patch.
CVE-2026-25177: CWE-641: Improper Restriction of Names for Files and Other Resources in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Improper restriction of names for files and other resources in Active Directory Domain Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-25177) in Windows 10 Version 1607 arises from improper restriction of names for files and other resources within Active Directory Domain Services. An authorized attacker can exploit this to elevate privileges remotely over the network. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges at the level of an authorized user, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is confirmed published and a patch is available.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges remotely over the network, potentially gaining higher-level access and control within the affected Windows 10 environment. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Windows 10 Version 1607 to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-29T18:36:49.695Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69b0562dea502d3aa87d6a35
Added to database: 3/10/2026, 5:34:37 PM
Last enriched: 4/18/2026, 2:13:18 PM
Last updated: 4/28/2026, 7:17:07 AM
Views: 863
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