CVE-2026-50670: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-50670) involves an out-of-bounds read in the Windows Kernel on Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. The issue is classified under CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read). Microsoft has released an official fix to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local authorized attacker to elevate privileges, potentially leading to full control over the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1809 to remediate this vulnerability. Refer to the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50670 for update details and guidance.
CVE-2026-50670: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Description
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-50670) involves an out-of-bounds read in the Windows Kernel on Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. The issue is classified under CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read). Microsoft has released an official fix to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local authorized attacker to elevate privileges, potentially leading to full control over the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1809 to remediate this vulnerability. Refer to the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50670 for update details and guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-05T14:33:50.832Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50670","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a5676aa68715ace43f09758
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:49:30 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 15:14:13 UTC
Last updated: 08/26/2026, 22:52:11 UTC
Views: 62
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