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CVE-2026-96913

Microsoft Windows 10 1607: heap buffer overflow

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

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What to know

What it is
A heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. An attacker could use this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on a local system.
Affected
{'products': ['Windows 10 1607'], 'vendor': ['Microsoft']}
Fix
Check the linked advisory for a fix, as none is specified in this record.
Exploitation
No known exploitation

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 Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Last activity 20 Oct 2026. Patch Forecast updates every hour.