CVE-2026-77493: CWE-415: Double Free in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2026-77493 is a critical double free vulnerability in the Microsoft Graphics Component of Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code remotely over a network without requiring user interaction or privileges. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is a double free condition in the Microsoft Graphics Component of Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). The flaw enables remote code execution by an attacker without any privileges or user interaction. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-77493 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-77493: CWE-415: Double Free in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-77493 is a critical double free vulnerability in the Microsoft Graphics Component of Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code remotely over a network without requiring user interaction or privileges. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a double free condition in the Microsoft Graphics Component of Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). The flaw enables remote code execution by an attacker without any privileges or user interaction. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-77493 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-20T20:11:33.673Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-77493","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa04558acd9273b49fa9ee1
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:26:48 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 22:22:04 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:31:21 UTC
Views: 7
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