CVE-2026-69603: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-69603 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Windows Hyper-V affecting multiple versions of Microsoft Windows 10, including Version 1607. It allows an authorized local attacker to execute code with elevated privileges. The vulnerability has a high severity rating and has been officially fixed by Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Microsoft
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 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 involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Hyper-V component of Microsoft Windows 10. An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise. The issue affects multiple Windows 10 builds starting from version 1607 and other specified builds, with patches available for all affected versions. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, and requiring privileges but no user interaction. The vulnerability has been officially addressed by Microsoft with an official fix.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, potentially resulting in complete system compromise. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has released official patches addressing this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the provided updates to affected Windows 10 versions as soon as possible to mitigate the risk. Since an official fix is available, no additional mitigations are required beyond applying the patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T21:21:00.594Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69603","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa04515acd9273b49fa96a2
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:25:41 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 21:24:04 UTC
Last updated: 10/24/2026, 03:05:10 UTC
Views: 32
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