CVE-2026-69852: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2026-69852 is a high-severity heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). This flaw allows an attacker with low privileges and no user interaction to execute remote code, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the affected system. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-69852) is a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Exploitation could allow remote code execution without user interaction, enabling an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the victim's machine. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high severity. Microsoft has released an official fix for this issue as documented in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An attacker could gain unauthorized access to the affected system, potentially allowing full control over it. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) as soon as possible to remediate this vulnerability. Refer to the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69852 for detailed patching instructions.
CVE-2026-69852: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-69852 is a high-severity heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). This flaw allows an attacker with low privileges and no user interaction to execute remote code, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the affected system. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this vulnerability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-69852) is a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Exploitation could allow remote code execution without user interaction, enabling an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the victim's machine. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high severity. Microsoft has released an official fix for this issue as documented in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An attacker could gain unauthorized access to the affected system, potentially allowing full control over it. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) as soon as possible to remediate this vulnerability. Refer to the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69852 for detailed patching instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T22:51:46.191Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69852","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa04532acd9273b49fa9a4c
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:26:10 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 00:53:18 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 00:53:18 UTC
Views: 2
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