CVE-2026-25188: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Telephony Service allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over an adjacent network.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-25188) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Telephony Service component of Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An attacker who can access the adjacent network can exploit this flaw to elevate privileges on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is officially published and a patch is available from Microsoft.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected Windows 10 system remotely over an adjacent network. This can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and disruption of system availability.
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 mitigations are specified in the provided data.
CVE-2026-25188: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Telephony Service allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over an adjacent network.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-25188) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Telephony Service component of Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An attacker who can access the adjacent network can exploit this flaw to elevate privileges on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is officially published and a patch is available from Microsoft.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected Windows 10 system remotely over an adjacent network. This can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and disruption of system availability.
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 mitigations are specified in the provided data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-29T18:36:49.696Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69b0562fea502d3aa87d6adc
Added to database: 3/10/2026, 5:34:39 PM
Last enriched: 4/18/2026, 2:14:02 PM
Last updated: 4/28/2026, 7:22:02 AM
Views: 99
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