CVE-2026-69592: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-69592 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Universal Disk Format File System Driver (UDFS) affecting multiple builds of Microsoft Windows 10, including Version 1607. 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. Multiple Windows 10 versions prior to specific build updates are impacted. No known exploits are reported in the wild as of the published date. Microsoft has published an advisory for this vulnerability.
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 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
CVE-2026-69592 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability classified under CWE-122 in the Windows Universal Disk Format File System Driver (UDFS). It affects various builds of Windows 10, including Version 1607 and later builds up to certain update versions. The vulnerability permits an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges by exploiting the buffer overflow condition. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is documented by Microsoft with an official advisory but no explicit patch links were provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights than intended. This can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of system configurations, and disruption of system availability. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact ratings.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has published an advisory for CVE-2026-69592. Although no explicit patch links were provided in the input data, the presence of a vendor advisory indicates that remediation guidance or fixes are available or forthcoming. Users should consult the official Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69592 for the latest patch and mitigation instructions. Until patched, limiting local user privileges and restricting access to affected systems can reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T21:18:49.123Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69592","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa04514acd9273b49fa967a
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:25:40 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 21:23:34 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:14 UTC
Views: 26
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