CVE-2026-45634: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DHCP Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-45634) involves an out-of-bounds read in the Windows DHCP Server on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). The flaw permits an attacker with local privileges and low complexity to read memory beyond intended boundaries, potentially leading to information disclosure. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability but impacts confidentiality. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to read memory outside the intended buffer boundaries in the DHCP Server component, resulting in the disclosure of sensitive information. There is no impact on system integrity or availability. The vulnerability requires local access and privileges and does not involve user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has released an official patch to fix this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the provided update for Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) as soon as possible to mitigate the risk of information disclosure. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-45634: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DHCP Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-45634) involves an out-of-bounds read in the Windows DHCP Server on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). The flaw permits an attacker with local privileges and low complexity to read memory beyond intended boundaries, potentially leading to information disclosure. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability but impacts confidentiality. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to read memory outside the intended buffer boundaries in the DHCP Server component, resulting in the disclosure of sensitive information. There is no impact on system integrity or availability. The vulnerability requires local access and privileges and does not involve user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has released an official patch to fix this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the provided update for Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) as soon as possible to mitigate the risk of information disclosure. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-12T20:33:35.155Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-45634","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a284ce78dd33fbd85664ebd
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 5:27:03 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 9:59:14 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 5:05:58 AM
Views: 2
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