CVE-2026-50330: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2026-50330 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Remote Desktop Client component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). This vulnerability allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. The issue has been assigned a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.5. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-50330) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Remote Desktop Client on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Exploitation could allow an attacker to elevate privileges remotely without user interaction. The vulnerability is confirmed and publicly disclosed with an official patch provided by Microsoft. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could enable an unauthorized attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected system remotely, potentially leading to increased control or compromise of the system. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or integrity directly but affects availability due to the nature of the buffer overflow.
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-2026-50330 to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official patch.
CVE-2026-50330: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-50330 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Remote Desktop Client component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). This vulnerability allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. The issue has been assigned a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.5. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this vulnerability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-50330) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Remote Desktop Client on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Exploitation could allow an attacker to elevate privileges remotely without user interaction. The vulnerability is confirmed and publicly disclosed with an official patch provided by Microsoft. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could enable an unauthorized attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected system remotely, potentially leading to increased control or compromise of the system. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or integrity directly but affects availability due to the nature of the buffer overflow.
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-2026-50330 to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T18:15:10.952Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50330","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a56768f68715ace43f08c51
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:49:03 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 00:33:37 UTC
Last updated: 07/15/2026, 00:33:37 UTC
Views: 4
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