CVE-2026-50496: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Network Policy Server SNMP allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-50496) is an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) in the Windows Network Policy Server SNMP on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). It enables an attacker without privileges or user interaction to disclose information remotely. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5 (high), indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An unauthorized attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely to read memory outside the intended bounds, potentially disclosing sensitive information. The vulnerability does not allow code execution or integrity compromise but results in information disclosure. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official patch provided by Microsoft as detailed in their advisory (https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50496). This fix addresses the out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Windows 10 Version 1607. No additional mitigations are indicated by the vendor.
CVE-2026-50496: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Network Policy Server SNMP allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-50496) is an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) in the Windows Network Policy Server SNMP on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). It enables an attacker without privileges or user interaction to disclose information remotely. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5 (high), indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An unauthorized attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely to read memory outside the intended bounds, potentially disclosing sensitive information. The vulnerability does not allow code execution or integrity compromise but results in information disclosure. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official patch provided by Microsoft as detailed in their advisory (https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50496). This fix addresses the out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Windows 10 Version 1607. No additional mitigations are indicated by the vendor.
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-2026-50496","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a5676a668715ace43f09646
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:49:26 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 15:04:48 UTC
Last updated: 08/25/2026, 22:52:12 UTC
Views: 76
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