CVE-2026-50362Patch(microsoft / windows_10_1607)

LOWCVSS 7.8 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch microsoft windows_10_1607 systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

1.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-122

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • windows_10_1607
  • windows_10_1809
  • windows_10_21h2
  • windows_10_22h2

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 2 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 2 signals
  • Technical details provided in 2 signals
  • Peaked 1d ago at 1 mentions (2026-07-15); latest day: 1
  • 2 total mentions across 2 days

Affected systems

Vendors
Products
windows_10_1607windows_10_1809windows_10_21h2windows_10_22h2windows_11_24h2windows_11_25h2windows_11_26h1windows_server_2016windows_server_2019windows_server_2022

Deep dive

Activity timeline2 mentions / 2d
00111Mentions · 2026-07-15: 1Mentions · 2026-07-20: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-15: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-20: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-15: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-20: 107-1507-20
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
2100.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
Full discourse2 posts
  • DFIR Lab@DFIR_Lab
    Patch

    🚨 HIGH: CVE-2026-50362 (CVSS 7.8) - Heap buffer overflow in Windows ReFS enables local code execution by unauthorized attackers. User interaction required. Patch immediately. #CVE #Vulnerability #PatchNow #ThreatIntel https://t.co/LsR0hjxq02

    Post summary

    The tweet announces a high‑severity heap buffer overflow (CVE‑2026‑50362) in Windows ReFS that permits local code execution, advising users to patch immediately.

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  • Windows Forum@windowsforum
    Patch

    🪟 ReFS just proved “resilient” doesn’t mean “RCE-proof.” CVE-2026-50362 hits Windows clients and servers, so install July’s updates before malicious content turns file handling into code execution. https://windowsforum.com/threads/cve-2026-50362-refs-rce-install-july-2026-windows-updates.438536/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #WindowsSecurity #RefsVulnerability #July2026Updates https://t.co/EZaENK13Ez

    Post summary

    The tweet warns that CVE-2026-50362 enables RCE on Windows ReFS, urges users to apply July 2026 updates, but provides no exploit details or evidence of active attacks.

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CPE platform detail20 entries

20 of 20 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1607--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1607--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1809--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1809--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_24h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_24h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_25h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_25h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_26h1--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_26h1--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2016---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2019---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2022---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2025---

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