CVE-2026-65796 Windows iSCSI Target Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows iSCSI Target Service allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-65796?
CVE-2026-65796 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1607, published on 11 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows iSCSI Target Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Weakness: CWE-122
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-65796?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2022 and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2026-65796?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-65796 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2026-65796 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-65796 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-cwvp-6g58-w4q7.