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CVE-2026-69284

Microsoft Windows 10 1607: heap buffer overflow

Risk score
67/100
CVSS
7.8 v3.1
Exploit chance (30 days)
0.3%
Published
8 Sep 2026

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What to know

What it is
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows DCOM Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Fix
Apply the vendor's security update; see the linked advisory.
Exploitation
No known exploitation

Story map

Story map: Microsoft Windows 10 1607THE FLAWSTHE FIXCVE-2026-69284Heap buffer overflowCVSS 7.8 · EPSS 0%CVE-2026-100202Use-after-freeCVSS 9.8 · EPSS 1%CVE-2026-100222Heap buffer overflowCVSS 9.8 · EPSS 1%CVE-2026-100220Heap buffer overflowCVSS 8.8 · EPSS 1%FixApply the vendor's securityupdate; see the linked advisory.Who is exposedMicrosoft Windows 10 1607RED · ACT TODAYMicrosoftWindows 10 1607Use after free in WindowsMessage Queuing Queue Managerallows an unauthorized attackerto execute code over a network.Where it standsNo known exploitationHOW IT UNFOLDEDOfficial record on the left, the press on the right, oldest first.27 Oct · Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-69284 Windows DCOM Server Elevationof Privilege VulnerabilityCONNECTS TOSame weaknessHeap buffer overflow (CWE-122)397 other warnings in 30 days →Same productEarlier Microsoft Windows 10 1607 warnings381 in the last 90 days →
Story map: the flaws, the fix, how it unfolded and what it connects to. Boxes link to the record or article.

At a glance

Microsoft Windows 10 1607: Red, act today. Use after free in Windows Message Queuing Queue Manager allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

The flaws

The fix

Fix: Apply the vendor's security update; see the linked advisory.

Who is exposed: Microsoft Windows 10 1607

Where it stands

  • No known exploitation

How it unfolded

  1. 27 Oct, Microsoft Security Response Center (official): CVE-2026-69284 Windows DCOM Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Connects to

Why it is Amber

  • CVSS 7.8 high
  • On your watchlist: windows server
  • Named in a government or vendor bulletin

Government and vendor bulletins

References

Original description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows DCOM Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Last activity 27 Oct 2026. Patch Forecast updates every hour.