Windows 10 1607
CVE-2026-20868
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from Vendor (microsoft) · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft
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2DescriptionCVE.org
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
AnalysisAI
Remote code execution in Windows RRAS affects Windows 10 21h2 and Windows Server 2022 variants through a heap-based buffer overflow triggered over the network without authentication. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with high privileges, though a user interaction is required to trigger the flaw. No patch is currently available, making this a critical risk for exposed systems.
Technical ContextAI
Classified as CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow). Affects Windows 10 1607. Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Enable ASLR, DEP/NX, and stack canaries where possible. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
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Same weakness CWE-122 – Heap-based Buffer Overflow
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