CVE-2026-50448: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2026-50448 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the NTFS component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). This flaw allows an unauthorized local attacker to execute arbitrary code with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-50448) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows NTFS driver on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). The flaw enables an attacker with local access to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction needed. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability as documented in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthorized local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could lead to full system compromise or disruption of normal operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) as soon as possible. Refer to the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50448 for detailed patch information and deployment instructions.
CVE-2026-50448: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-50448 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the NTFS component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). This flaw allows an unauthorized local attacker to execute arbitrary code with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-50448) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows NTFS driver on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). The flaw enables an attacker with local access to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction needed. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability as documented in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthorized local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could lead to full system compromise or disruption of normal operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) as soon as possible. Refer to the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50448 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-2026-50448","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a5676a068715ace43f09496
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:49:20 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 23:33:23 UTC
Last updated: 07/14/2026, 23:33:23 UTC
Views: 2
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