CVE-2026-41108: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2026-41108 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the DNS component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607. This flaw allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the DNS functionality of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An attacker with authorized local access can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-122 and has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.0, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive system resources or administrative capabilities. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. It is recommended to apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41108 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-41108: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-41108 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the DNS component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607. This flaw allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.0high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the DNS functionality of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An attacker with authorized local access can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-122 and has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.0, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive system resources or administrative capabilities. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. It is recommended to apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41108 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-16T19:12:36.196Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41108","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a284cbb8dd33fbd85664536
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 5:26:19 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 11:25:36 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 4:56:55 AM
Views: 2
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