CVE-2026-26180: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Kernel component of Windows 10 Version 1607. An attacker with authorized local access can exploit this flaw to gain elevated privileges, potentially allowing them to execute code with higher permissions. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-122 and has been assigned CVE-2026-26180. Microsoft has published an official security update to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local attacker with authorized access to escalate their privileges, leading to full control over the affected system. This includes the ability to execute arbitrary code with elevated permissions, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the security update provided by Microsoft as detailed in their advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-26180. No additional mitigations are specified beyond applying the official patch.
CVE-2026-26180: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Kernel component of Windows 10 Version 1607. An attacker with authorized local access can exploit this flaw to gain elevated privileges, potentially allowing them to execute code with higher permissions. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-122 and has been assigned CVE-2026-26180. Microsoft has published an official security update to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local attacker with authorized access to escalate their privileges, leading to full control over the affected system. This includes the ability to execute arbitrary code with elevated permissions, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the security update provided by Microsoft as detailed in their advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-26180. No additional mitigations are specified beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-11T18:33:57.777Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-26180","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69de7a1b82d89c981fd6a6e2
Added to database: 4/14/2026, 5:32:11 PM
Last enriched: 5/19/2026, 10:36:31 AM
Last updated: 5/31/2026, 5:34:45 AM
Views: 41
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