CVE-2026-50435: CWE-126: Buffer Over-read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2026-50435 is a buffer over-read vulnerability in the Windows Overlay Filter 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.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-50435 is a buffer over-read vulnerability (CWE-126) in the Windows Overlay Filter on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. 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 authorized local attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected Windows 10 Version 1607 system. This can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive information and the ability to execute code with elevated rights.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the security update provided by Microsoft as soon as possible to remediate the issue. Refer to the Microsoft security update guide at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50435 for detailed patch information and deployment instructions.
CVE-2026-50435: CWE-126: Buffer Over-read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-50435 is a buffer over-read vulnerability in the Windows Overlay Filter 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
CVE-2026-50435 is a buffer over-read vulnerability (CWE-126) in the Windows Overlay Filter on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. 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 authorized local attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected Windows 10 Version 1607 system. This can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive information and the ability to execute code with elevated rights.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the security update provided by Microsoft as soon as possible to remediate the issue. Refer to the Microsoft security update guide at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50435 for detailed patch information and deployment instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T18:57:47.376Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50435","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a56769f68715ace43f09464
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:49:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 23:34:32 UTC
Last updated: 07/15/2026, 01:01:23 UTC
Views: 5
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