CVE-2026-69359: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-69359 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Active Directory Domain Services on Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 and later builds. It allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8. Microsoft has released an official fix addressing this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
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 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 involves a heap-based buffer overflow in Active Directory Domain Services on Windows 10 Version 1607 and subsequent versions up to specific build numbers. An authorized local attacker can exploit this flaw to elevate privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-122 and has been assigned CVE-2026-69359. Microsoft has published an official security update to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to full control over the affected system. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability 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 from Microsoft is available and should be applied to affected systems. The vendor advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69359 provides detailed update guidance. Applying the security update will mitigate the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T20:52:08.513Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69359","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa044e9acd9273b49fa7eaf
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:24:57 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 21:06:18 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:14 UTC
Views: 25
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