Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2026-72985
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Volume Shadow Copy allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges with a physical attack.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.8 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21h2
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22h2
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 23h2
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24h2
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 25h2
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 26h1
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secure@microsoft.com (vendor-advisory, patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-72985?
- CVE-2026-72985 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607, classified under Heap-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 6.8/10. Published 2026-09-08.
- How severe is CVE-2026-72985?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.8 out of 10.