CVE-2026-42908: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2026-42908 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10. 0. 14393. 0). This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network without requiring user interaction or privileges. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. 5. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-125 (out-of-bounds read), exists in the Windows RDP implementation on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). It enables an attacker to read memory beyond the intended buffer boundaries remotely, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without authentication or user interaction. Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of information from the affected system over the network. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported. No known exploits are currently observed 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-2026-42908 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-42908: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-42908 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10. 0. 14393. 0). This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network without requiring user interaction or privileges. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. 5. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-125 (out-of-bounds read), exists in the Windows RDP implementation on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). It enables an attacker to read memory beyond the intended buffer boundaries remotely, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without authentication or user interaction. Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of information from the affected system over the network. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported. No known exploits are currently observed 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-2026-42908 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-30T22:35:54.968Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-42908","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a284cc08dd33fbd856646eb
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 5:26:24 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 11:11:52 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 4:57:27 AM
Views: 4
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