CVE-2026-69474: CWE-416: Use After Free in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-69474 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Windows Overlay Filter 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 and a CVSS score of 4.8. Microsoft has released official fixes for affected versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.8medium
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 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-2026-69474) involves a use-after-free condition in the Windows Overlay Filter on Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 and other specified builds. An authorized attacker can exploit this flaw to disclose information remotely over a network. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and high confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact. Microsoft has published an official fix addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authorized access and the ability to interact with the system can exploit this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information over a network. There is no impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has released official patches to address this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the updates provided in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation actions are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T21:07:24.907Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69474","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa044ffacd9273b49fa80ff
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:25:19 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 21:15:21 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:14 UTC
Views: 26
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