CVE-2026-48564: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2026-48564 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows DHCP Server component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). This flaw allows an authorized attacker with network access to execute arbitrary code remotely. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8. An official patch is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-48564) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the DHCP Server service on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An attacker with authorized network access can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow). Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on affected Windows 10 Version 1607 systems, resulting in complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise (high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability). There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official patch is available from Microsoft to fix this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the update provided in the Microsoft security advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-48564 to remediate this issue.
CVE-2026-48564: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-48564 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows DHCP Server component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). This flaw allows an authorized attacker with network access to execute arbitrary code remotely. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8. An official patch is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-48564) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the DHCP Server service on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An attacker with authorized network access can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow). Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on affected Windows 10 Version 1607 systems, resulting in complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise (high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability). There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official patch is available from Microsoft to fix this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the update provided in the Microsoft security advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-48564 to remediate this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T20:00:35.245Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-48564","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a566f6868715ace43e6b350
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:18:32 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 02:02:58 UTC
Last updated: 07/15/2026, 02:02:58 UTC
Views: 3
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