CVE-2026-50422: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2026-50422 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Windows NTFS component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607. This flaw allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in the Windows NTFS driver on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Exploitation requires local access with some privileges and does not require user interaction. Successful exploitation could lead to elevation of privileges, allowing an attacker to gain higher-level permissions on the affected system. Microsoft has published an official security update to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining full control over the affected Windows 10 Version 1607 system. This could lead to complete compromise of the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has released an official security update that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the provided patch promptly to mitigate the risk. Refer to the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50422 for detailed update instructions.
CVE-2026-50422: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-50422 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Windows NTFS component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607. This flaw allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in the Windows NTFS driver on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Exploitation requires local access with some privileges and does not require user interaction. Successful exploitation could lead to elevation of privileges, allowing an attacker to gain higher-level permissions on the affected system. Microsoft has published an official security update to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining full control over the affected Windows 10 Version 1607 system. This could lead to complete compromise of the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has released an official security update that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the provided patch promptly to mitigate the risk. Refer to the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50422 for detailed update instructions.
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-2026-50422","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a56769b68715ace43f09154
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:49:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 23:47:56 UTC
Last updated: 07/14/2026, 23:47:56 UTC
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