CVE-2026-44815: CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
A critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Windows DHCP Client component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10. 0. 14393. 0). This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely over a network without user interaction or privileges. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-44815 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-121) in the Windows DHCP Client on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). The vulnerability enables remote code execution by an unauthenticated attacker over the network. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8, indicating critical severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability as detailed in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on the affected system without requiring privileges or user interaction. This can lead to full system compromise, including complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) as soon as possible. Refer to the Microsoft security update guide at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-44815 for detailed patch information and deployment instructions.
CVE-2026-44815: CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
A critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Windows DHCP Client component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10. 0. 14393. 0). This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely over a network without user interaction or privileges. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-44815 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-121) in the Windows DHCP Client on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). The vulnerability enables remote code execution by an unauthenticated attacker over the network. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8, indicating critical severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability as detailed in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on the affected system without requiring privileges or user interaction. This can lead to full system compromise, including complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) as soon as possible. Refer to the Microsoft security update guide at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-44815 for detailed patch information and deployment instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-07T20:07:18.271Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-44815","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a284cd18dd33fbd85664a90
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 5:26:41 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 10:41:35 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 4:56:15 AM
Views: 2
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