CVE-2026-69272: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-69272 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Standard XPS on Windows 10 Version 1607 and related builds. This flaw allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.1. Microsoft has released official fixes for affected versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 1607
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Windows 10 Version 1809
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Windows 10 Version 21H2
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Windows 10 Version 22H2
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Windows 11 version 23H2
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Windows 11 Version 23H2
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Windows 11 Version 24H2
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Windows 11 Version 25H2
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Windows 11 version 26H1
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Windows Server 2012
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Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2012 R2
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Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2016
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Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2019
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Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2022
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Windows Server 2025
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Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-69272) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Microsoft Standard XPS component of Windows 10 Version 1607 and other specified builds. An attacker with authorized network access can exploit this flaw to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access on the affected system. The vulnerability affects multiple Windows 10 builds as listed, and Microsoft has issued official patches to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges on the affected Windows 10 systems, potentially leading to full control over the compromised machine. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has released official fixes for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the provided security updates for their specific Windows 10 versions as detailed in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69272. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T20:44:03.597Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69272","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa044ddacd9273b49fa7d6d
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:24:45 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 20:58:57 UTC
Last updated: 10/22/2026, 01:15:25 UTC
Views: 22
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