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CVE-2026-42975 Microsoft CVE debrief

CVE-2026-42975 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Windows Bluetooth Port Driver. The vulnerability is caused by a heap-based buffer overflow, which allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server. Users of these systems should apply patches or mitigations to prevent exploitation. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8 and a severity of HIGH. However, detailed information about the vulnerability, such as its root cause, is limited.

Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows 10 Version 1607
CVSS
HIGH 8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-14
Original CVE updated
2026-07-23
Advisory published
2026-07-14
Advisory updated
2026-07-23

Who should care

This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server. Users of these systems should apply patches or mitigations to prevent exploitation. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8 and a severity of HIGH. Operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams should review and apply patches or updates provided by Microsoft to vulnerable systems.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Bluetooth Port Driver. An unauthorized attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute code over an adjacent network. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8 and a severity of HIGH. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply patches or updates provided by Microsoft to vulnerable systems
  • Implement compensating controls, such as network segmentation or access controls, to limit the attack surface
  • Monitor systems for suspicious activity and implement incident response plans
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-14T17:16:48.157Z and was last modified on 2026-07-16T17:45:59.843Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server. Users of these systems should apply patches or mitigations to prevent exploitation. However, detailed information about the vulnerability, such as its root cause, is limited. Defenders should verify the affected scope and apply patches or updates provided by Microsoft to vulnerable systems.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-42975 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-42975

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-42975 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42975

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.