CVE-2026-34336: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Integer overflow or wraparound in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an integer overflow or wraparound in the Windows DWM Core Library, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow. The flaw allows an attacker with local authorized access to elevate their privileges on the affected system. The issue affects Windows 10 Version 1607, specifically build 10.0.14393.0. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local attacker with authorized access to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level permissions on the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft as detailed in the vendor advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-34336 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-34336: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Integer overflow or wraparound in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 1607
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Windows 10 Version 1809
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Windows 10 Version 21H2
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Windows 10 Version 22H2
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Windows 11 version 23H2
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Windows 11 Version 23H2
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Windows 11 Version 24H2
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Windows 11 Version 25H2
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Windows 11 version 26H1
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Windows Server 2016
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Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2019
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Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2022
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Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2025
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Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an integer overflow or wraparound in the Windows DWM Core Library, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow. The flaw allows an attacker with local authorized access to elevate their privileges on the affected system. The issue affects Windows 10 Version 1607, specifically build 10.0.14393.0. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local attacker with authorized access to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level permissions on the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft as detailed in the vendor advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-34336 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-26T21:02:16.446Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-34336","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a03653ccbff5d861008c3e8
Added to database: 05/12/2026, 17:37:00 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 16:37:23 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 22:01:33 UTC
Views: 114
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