CVE-2026-69391: CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-69391 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Broker Infrastructure Service on Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 and later builds. This flaw allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8. Microsoft has released official fixes addressing this issue in multiple Windows 10 builds.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 1607
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 1809
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 21H2
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 22H2
Microsoft
Windows 11 version 23H2
Microsoft
Windows 11 Version 23H2
Microsoft
Windows 11 Version 24H2
Microsoft
Windows 11 Version 25H2
Microsoft
Windows 11 version 26H1
Microsoft
Windows Server 2016
Microsoft
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
Microsoft
Windows Server 2019
Microsoft
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
Microsoft
Windows Server 2022
Microsoft
Windows Server 2025
Microsoft
Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-69391) involves a stack-based buffer overflow in the Windows Broker Infrastructure Service component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 and later. An authorized local attacker can exploit this flaw to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. The vulnerability affects multiple specific Windows 10 builds starting from version 10.0.14393.0 up to but not including various patched builds (e.g., <10.0.14393.9512, <10.0.17763.9245, etc.). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected Windows 10 system. This can lead to full control over the system, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction but does require local access and authorization.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows 10 versions as detailed in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69391. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T20:54:04.487Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69391","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa044efacd9273b49fa7f38
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:25:03 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 21:08:55 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:14 UTC
Views: 26
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