CVE-2026-50417: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2026-50417 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the NTFS component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). It allows an authorized local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 7.8 and has been officially fixed by Microsoft.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows NTFS driver on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise. Microsoft has released an official fix addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attacker can execute arbitrary code locally with elevated privileges, potentially leading to full system control.
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-2026-50417 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-50417: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-50417 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the NTFS component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). It allows an authorized local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 7.8 and has been officially fixed by Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows NTFS driver on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise. Microsoft has released an official fix addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attacker can execute arbitrary code locally with elevated privileges, potentially leading to full system control.
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-2026-50417 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T18:56:53.259Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50417","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a56769b68715ace43f09145
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:49:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 23:48:44 UTC
Last updated: 07/14/2026, 23:48:44 UTC
Views: 2
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