CVE-2026-65679: Windows iSCSI Target Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Overview
- Severity
- High (CVSS 8.1)
- CVSS Vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
- Category
- Remote Code Execution
- Exploit Status
- Not Exploited
- Exploitation Likelihood
- Less Likely
- Patch Tuesday
- 2026-Aug
- Released
- 2026-08-11
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows iSCSI Target Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
FAQ
How could an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted packet to an affected service over the network. Successful exploitation could allow the attacker to execute code on the target system. No authentication or user interaction is required.
According to the CVSS metric, the attack complexity is high (AC:H). What does that mean for this vulnerability?
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires an attacker to have a deep understanding of the system. Successful exploitation is not guaranteed and depends on a combination of factors that might include the environment, system configuration, and the presence of additional security measures.
Affected Products (16)
Windows
- Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems
- Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation)
- Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
- Windows Server 2025
- Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
- Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
ESU
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
Security Updates (8)
Acknowledgments
Linzishan & Anemone & Zhiniang Peng (HUST)
Revision History
- 2026-08-11: Information published.