CVE-2026-26169: CWE-126: Buffer Over-read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Buffer over-read in Windows Kernel Memory allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-26169) involves a buffer over-read in the Windows Kernel Memory on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An authorized attacker with local access and low privileges can exploit this flaw to read memory beyond the intended buffer boundaries, potentially disclosing sensitive information. The vulnerability does not allow privilege escalation or denial of service but impacts confidentiality. Microsoft has released an official patch to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows local attackers with authorized access to read kernel memory beyond allocated buffers, leading to potential disclosure of sensitive information. It does not impact system integrity or availability. The confidentiality impact is rated high, while integrity and availability impacts are low or none.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-26169 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-26169: CWE-126: Buffer Over-read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Buffer over-read in Windows Kernel Memory allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-26169) involves a buffer over-read in the Windows Kernel Memory on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An authorized attacker with local access and low privileges can exploit this flaw to read memory beyond the intended buffer boundaries, potentially disclosing sensitive information. The vulnerability does not allow privilege escalation or denial of service but impacts confidentiality. Microsoft has released an official patch to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows local attackers with authorized access to read kernel memory beyond allocated buffers, leading to potential disclosure of sensitive information. It does not impact system integrity or availability. The confidentiality impact is rated high, while integrity and availability impacts are low or none.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-26169 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-11T18:33:57.776Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-26169","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69de7a1882d89c981fd6a689
Added to database: 04/14/2026, 17:32:08 UTC
Last enriched: 06/19/2026, 16:59:42 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 117
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