CRITICAL · 9.6

CVE-2026-42904

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows TCP/IP allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over an adjacent network.

Vulnerability Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows TCP/IP allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over an adjacent network.

CVSS Score

9.6

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
ADJACENT_NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 21H2< 10.0.19044.7417
MicrosoftWindows 10 22H2< 10.0.19045.7417
MicrosoftWindows 11 23H2< 10.0.22631.7219
MicrosoftWindows 11 24H2< 10.0.26100.8655
MicrosoftWindows 11 25H2< 10.0.26200.8655
MicrosoftWindows 11 26H1< 10.0.28000.2269
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.5256
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.32995

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-42904?

CVE-2026-42904 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.6 (CRITICAL). Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows TCP/IP allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over an adjacent network.

How severe is CVE-2026-42904?

CVE-2026-42904 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.6/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-42904?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 22H2, Microsoft Windows 11 23H2, Microsoft Windows 11 24H2, Microsoft Windows 11 25H2.