CVE-2026-42975

Windows Bluetooth Port Driver Remote Code Execution

Published Jul 14, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Bluetooth Port Driver allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.

Analysis

AI-generated

Technical impact

A heap‑based buffer overflow exists in the Windows Bluetooth Port Driver that permits an attacker who can reach the target over an adjacent network to execute arbitrary code. This flaw can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability by allowing the attacker to gain full control of the affected system.

Affected Systems

Affected products are Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10 releases 1607, 1809, 21H2, and 22H2; Windows 11 releases 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1; and Windows Server releases 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025, for both standard and Server Core installations. These versions are identified by the supplied CPE strings.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.0 classifies this flaw as high severity. The EPSS score of less than 1% indicates a low probability of exploitation as of the latest assessment, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. An attacker would need to be able to contact the target over an adjacent network, after which the malicious payload can be delivered via the Bluetooth port driver, granting the attacker full control of the machine.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the Microsoft security update that addresses CVE‑2026‑42975.
  • Disable the Bluetooth service or driver on systems that do not require Bluetooth functionality.
  • Restrict network access to the Bluetooth endpoint using firewall rules or network segmentation.
  • Monitor event logs for unauthorized Bluetooth activity as an indicator of exploitation attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on July 31, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.

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Advisories

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Microsoft windows Server 2012 (server Core Installation)
Microsoft windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft windows Server 2012 R2 (server Core Installation)
Microsoft windows Server 2016 (server Core Installation)
Microsoft windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Microsoft windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)
Vendors & Products Microsoft windows Server 2012 (server Core Installation)
Microsoft windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft windows Server 2012 R2 (server Core Installation)
Microsoft windows Server 2016 (server Core Installation)
Microsoft windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Microsoft windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Bluetooth Port Driver allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.
Title Windows Bluetooth Port Driver Remote Code Execution
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft windows 10 1607
Microsoft windows 10 1809
Microsoft windows 10 21h2
Microsoft windows 10 22h2
Microsoft windows 11 24h2
Microsoft windows 11 25h2
Microsoft windows 11 26h1
Microsoft windows Server 2012
Microsoft windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft windows Server 2016
Microsoft windows Server 2019
Microsoft windows Server 2022
Microsoft windows Server 2025
Weaknesses CWE-122
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21H2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22H2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24H2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25H2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26H1:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012_R2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft windows 10 1607
Microsoft windows 10 1809
Microsoft windows 10 21h2
Microsoft windows 10 22h2
Microsoft windows 11 24h2
Microsoft windows 11 25h2
Microsoft windows 11 26h1
Microsoft windows Server 2012
Microsoft windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft windows Server 2016
Microsoft windows Server 2019
Microsoft windows Server 2022
Microsoft windows Server 2025
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}