CVE-2026-69317: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-69317 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Remote Desktop Client component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 and related builds. This flaw allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.7. Microsoft has released an official fix addressing this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.7medium
Affected software
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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-2026-69317) involves an out-of-bounds read in the Remote Desktop Client on Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 and other specified builds. An authorized attacker can exploit this flaw to disclose information remotely over a network connection. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires network access, low attack complexity, and privileges with user interaction. The impact is limited to confidentiality with no integrity or availability impact. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An authorized attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability to read memory outside the intended bounds, potentially disclosing sensitive information. There is no impact on system integrity or availability. The confidentiality impact is rated high according to the CVSS vector, but overall severity is medium.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix from Microsoft is available and should be applied to affected systems. The vendor advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69317 provides details on patch availability. Applying the official update fully mitigates this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T20:49:42.866Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69317","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa044e4acd9273b49fa7e31
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:24:52 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 21:02:48 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:14 UTC
Views: 22
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