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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Kernel component of Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An attacker with local authorized access can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity and low privileges required, with no user interaction needed. Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows a local authorized attacker to elevate privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise. The impact includes confidentiality, integrity, and availability being rated as high. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
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-2026-26180 to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
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.
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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 (build 10.0.14393.0). An attacker with local authorized access can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity and low privileges required, with no user interaction needed. Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows a local authorized attacker to elevate privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise. The impact includes confidentiality, integrity, and availability being rated as high. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
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-2026-26180 to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
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: 4/14/2026, 7:08:44 PM
Last updated: 4/15/2026, 7:02:58 AM
Views: 4
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