CVE-2026-50683: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2026-50683 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows DHCP Server component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). This flaw allows an authorized attacker on an adjacent network to elevate privileges. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.0. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-50683) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows DHCP Server on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An attacker with authorized access on an adjacent network can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges. The issue is classified under CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow). Microsoft has published an official fix to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized attacker on an adjacent network to elevate privileges on the affected system. This can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H). 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 in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50683 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-50683: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-50683 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows DHCP Server component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). This flaw allows an authorized attacker on an adjacent network to elevate privileges. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.0. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.0high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-50683) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows DHCP Server on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An attacker with authorized access on an adjacent network can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges. The issue is classified under CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow). Microsoft has published an official fix to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized attacker on an adjacent network to elevate privileges on the affected system. This can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H). 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 in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50683 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-05T14:35:07.080Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50683","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a5676ac68715ace43f09781
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:49:32 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 22:34:08 UTC
Last updated: 07/15/2026, 02:47:35 UTC
Views: 6
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