CVE-2026-42975: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2026-42975 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Bluetooth Port Driver affecting Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-42975) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Bluetooth Port Driver on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Exploitation could allow an attacker without privileges to execute arbitrary code remotely over an adjacent network. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires adjacent network access, no privileges, and user interaction, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution by an unauthorized attacker over an adjacent network, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability on affected Windows 10 Version 1607 systems.
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-2026-42975 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-42975: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-42975 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Bluetooth Port Driver affecting Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.0high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-42975) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Bluetooth Port Driver on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Exploitation could allow an attacker without privileges to execute arbitrary code remotely over an adjacent network. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires adjacent network access, no privileges, and user interaction, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution by an unauthorized attacker over an adjacent network, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability on affected Windows 10 Version 1607 systems.
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-2026-42975 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-30T23:43:50.745Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-42975","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a566f6768715ace43e6b30b
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:18:31 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 02:04:03 UTC
Last updated: 07/15/2026, 02:22:06 UTC
Views: 3
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