CVE-2026-69772 Windows Network File System Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Network File System allows unauthorized attackers to execute code over the network.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-69772?

CVE-2026-69772 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1607, published on 8 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Network File System allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Weakness: CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-69772?

It affects 13 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, Microsoft Windows 11 23h2, Microsoft Windows 11 24h2 and 7 more.

How do I fix CVE-2026-69772?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-69772 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-2026-69772 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-69772 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 10 1607 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wvc3-cww7-9p6r.

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