CVE-2026-27930: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Out-of-bounds read in Windows GDI allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) on Windows 10 Version 1607. Exploitation requires local access and user interaction. The flaw could allow an attacker to read memory beyond intended boundaries, potentially disclosing sensitive information. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability, only confidentiality. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of information on affected systems. There is no impact on system integrity or availability. The attack vector is local with low attack complexity and no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary.
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-2026-27930 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-27930: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Out-of-bounds read in Windows GDI allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) on Windows 10 Version 1607. Exploitation requires local access and user interaction. The flaw could allow an attacker to read memory beyond intended boundaries, potentially disclosing sensitive information. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability, only confidentiality. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of information on affected systems. There is no impact on system integrity or availability. The attack vector is local with low attack complexity and no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary.
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-2026-27930 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-24T21:35:49.688Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-27930","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69de7a2482d89c981fd6ba0b
Added to database: 04/14/2026, 17:32:20 UTC
Last enriched: 06/19/2026, 17:03:47 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 106
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