CVE-2026-69845: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2026-69845 is a critical heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows DHCP Server component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely over a network without requiring user interaction or privileges. A patch addressing this vulnerability is officially available from Microsoft.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-69845) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the DHCP Server functionality of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Exploitation of this flaw could enable remote code execution by an unauthenticated attacker over the network. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8, indicating critical severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on affected Windows 10 Version 1607 systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official patch is available from Microsoft to remediate this vulnerability. It is strongly recommended to apply the update provided in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69845 to protect affected systems.
CVE-2026-69845: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-69845 is a critical heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows DHCP Server component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely over a network without requiring user interaction or privileges. A patch addressing this vulnerability is officially available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-69845) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the DHCP Server functionality of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Exploitation of this flaw could enable remote code execution by an unauthenticated attacker over the network. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8, indicating critical severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on affected Windows 10 Version 1607 systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official patch is available from Microsoft to remediate this vulnerability. It is strongly recommended to apply the update provided in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69845 to protect affected systems.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T22:51:46.190Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69845","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa04532acd9273b49fa9a46
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:26:10 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 00:53:29 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 00:53:29 UTC
Views: 3
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