Windows TCP/IP Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-42904 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | microsoft |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-06-09 17:17:09 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-06-11 16:15:55 UTC |
| Description | Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows TCP/IP allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over an adjacent network. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 9.6 CRITICAL from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.001060000 probability, percentile 0.281670000 (date 2026-06-10)
Problem Types: CWE-122 | CWE-122 CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Primary | 9.6 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 9.6 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
AdjacentAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
NoneScope
ChangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 11 25h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 11 25h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 11 26h1 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 11 26h1 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | All | All | All | All |
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H2 | affected 10.0.19044.0 10.0.19044.7417 custom | 32-bit Systems, ARM64-based Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 22H2 | affected 10.0.19045.0 10.0.19045.7417 custom | 32-bit Systems, ARM64-based Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 23H2 | affected 10.0.22631.0 10.0.22631.7219 custom | ARM64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 23H2 | affected 10.0.22631.0 10.0.22631.7219 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 24H2 | affected 10.0.26100.0 10.0.26100.8655 custom | ARM64-based Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 25H2 | affected 10.0.26200.0 10.0.26200.8655 custom | ARM64-based Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 26H1 | affected 10.0.28000.0 10.0.28000.2269 custom | ARM64-based Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | affected 10.0.20348.0 10.0.20348.5256 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | affected 10.0.26100.0 10.0.26100.32995 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 Server Core Installation | affected 10.0.26100.0 10.0.26100.32995 custom | x64-based Systems |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-42904 | [email protected] | msrc.microsoft.com | Vendor Advisory |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.