CVE-2026-50429: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2026-50429 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) involving an out-of-bounds read in the Windows Kernel. This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network without requiring user interaction or privileges. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-50429) is an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) in the Windows Kernel of Windows 10 Version 1607, which can be exploited remotely over a network to disclose sensitive information. The vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, indicating high severity. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability as documented in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to read memory outside the intended bounds in the Windows Kernel, leading to information disclosure. This can compromise confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability. The attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity and no privileges or user interaction required.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update for Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) as provided in the Microsoft Security Update Guide at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50429 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-50429: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-50429 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) involving an out-of-bounds read in the Windows Kernel. This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network without requiring user interaction or privileges. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.2high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-50429) is an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) in the Windows Kernel of Windows 10 Version 1607, which can be exploited remotely over a network to disclose sensitive information. The vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, indicating high severity. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability as documented in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to read memory outside the intended bounds in the Windows Kernel, leading to information disclosure. This can compromise confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability. The attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity and no privileges or user interaction required.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update for Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) as provided in the Microsoft Security Update Guide at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50429 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T18:57:47.375Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50429","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a56769d68715ace43f09427
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:49:17 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 23:47:25 UTC
Last updated: 07/14/2026, 23:47:25 UTC
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