CVE-2026-50494: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2026-50494 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 authorized local attacker to execute arbitrary code 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows NTFS driver on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). It enables an attacker with local privileges to execute arbitrary code by exploiting improper handling of data in memory. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-122. Microsoft has published an official security update to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authorized local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise. The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system could be fully impacted.
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-2026-50494 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-50494: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-50494 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 authorized local attacker to execute arbitrary code 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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows NTFS driver on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). It enables an attacker with local privileges to execute arbitrary code by exploiting improper handling of data in memory. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-122. Microsoft has published an official security update to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authorized local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise. The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system could be fully impacted.
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-2026-50494 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T18:59:53.337Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50494","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a5676a668715ace43f09640
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:49:26 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 23:03:54 UTC
Last updated: 07/15/2026, 03:47:22 UTC
Views: 2
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