CVE-2026-69318: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-69318 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Windows Imaging Component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 and related builds. It allows an authorized local attacker to disclose information. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.5. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
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-2026-69318) involves an out-of-bounds read in the Windows Imaging Component on Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 and other specified versions. The flaw allows an authorized attacker with local access to read memory beyond intended bounds, potentially disclosing sensitive information. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector, low complexity, and required privileges. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to read memory outside of intended boundaries within the Windows Imaging Component, leading to potential disclosure of sensitive information. There is no impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix from Microsoft is available and should be applied to affected systems. Refer to the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69318 for update details and installation instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T20:49:42.867Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69318","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa044e4acd9273b49fa7e33
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:24:52 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 21:02:53 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:14 UTC
Views: 23
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