CVE-2026-57096: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows RRAS component of Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Exploitation requires local authorization and can result in privilege escalation, allowing the attacker to gain higher-level access on the system. Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authorized local attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining administrative control over the affected system. This could lead to full system compromise, including the ability to execute arbitrary code with elevated rights, modify system configurations, or access sensitive data.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. It is recommended to apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-57096 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-57096: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows RRAS component of Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Exploitation requires local authorization and can result in privilege escalation, allowing the attacker to gain higher-level access on the system. Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authorized local attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining administrative control over the affected system. This could lead to full system compromise, including the ability to execute arbitrary code with elevated rights, modify system configurations, or access sensitive data.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. It is recommended to apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-57096 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-23T18:29:51.053Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-57096","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a5676be68715ace43f0b078
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:49:50 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 18:33:32 UTC
Last updated: 07/14/2026, 20:32:47 UTC
Views: 4
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