Buffer over-read in Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem leaks data
Priority LOW 25CWE-126Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · None · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-126 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022 and Windows Server 2025 are affected by a flaw in the Win32 kernel subsystem. A buffer over-read (CWE-126) lets code read memory beyond the end of a buffer. An authorized local attacker with low privileges can disclose information, and the flaw does not affect integrity or availability.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28
Description from the CNA
Buffer over-read in Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00387 33rd percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Windows 10 Version 1809 (Microsoft): 10.0.17763.9376Windows 10 Version 21H2 (Microsoft): 10.0.19044.7807+8 more products
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | 10.0.17763.0 to before 10.0.17763.9376 | 10.0.17763.9376 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H2 | 10.0.19044.0 to before 10.0.19044.7807 | 10.0.19044.7807 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 22H2 | 10.0.19045.0 to before 10.0.19045.7807 | 10.0.19045.7807 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 23H2 | 10.0.22631.0 to before 10.0.22631.7652 | 10.0.22631.7652 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 23H2 | 10.0.22631.0 to before 10.0.22631.7652 | 10.0.22631.7652 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | 10.0.17763.0 to before 10.0.17763.9376 | 10.0.17763.9376 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.17763.0 to before 10.0.17763.9376 | 10.0.17763.9376 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | 10.0.20348.0 to before 10.0.20348.5761 | 10.0.20348.5761 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | 10.0.26100.0 to before 10.0.26100.33650 | 10.0.26100.33650 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.26100.0 to before 10.0.26100.33650 | 10.0.26100.33650 | Patch available | CNA |
- Windows 10 Version 1809 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.17763.0 to before 10.0.17763.9376 Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376 Patch available CNA
- Windows 10 Version 21H2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.19044.0 to before 10.0.19044.7807 Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807 Patch available CNA
- Windows 10 Version 22H2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.19045.0 to before 10.0.19045.7807 Fixed in 10.0.19045.7807 Patch available CNA
- Windows 11 version 23H2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.22631.0 to before 10.0.22631.7652 Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652 Patch available CNA
- Windows 11 Version 23H2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.22631.0 to before 10.0.22631.7652 Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2019 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.17763.0 to before 10.0.17763.9376 Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.17763.0 to before 10.0.17763.9376 Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2022 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.20348.0 to before 10.0.20348.5761 Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2025 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.26100.0 to before 10.0.26100.33650 Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.26100.0 to before 10.0.26100.33650 Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 13
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* | before 10.0.17763.9376 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* | before 10.0.17763.9376 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* | before 10.0.19044.7807 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* | before 10.0.19044.7807 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* | before 10.0.19044.7807 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* | before 10.0.19045.7807 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* | before 10.0.19045.7807 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* | before 10.0.19045.7807 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* | before 10.0.22631.7652 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* | before 10.0.22631.7652 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions before 10.0.17763.9376 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* Versions before 10.0.17763.9376 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* Versions before 10.0.19044.7807 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions before 10.0.19044.7807 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* Versions before 10.0.19044.7807 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* Versions before 10.0.19045.7807 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions before 10.0.19045.7807 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* Versions before 10.0.19045.7807 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* Versions before 10.0.22631.7652 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions before 10.0.22631.7652 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
Show 3 more CPE
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* | before 10.0.17763.9376 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* | before 10.0.20348.5761 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* | before 10.0.26100.33650 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions before 10.0.17763.9376 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions before 10.0.20348.5761 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions before 10.0.26100.33650 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
Remediation
Windows 10 Version 1809 and Windows Server 2019 are fixed in 10.0.17763.9376. Windows 10 Version 21H2 is fixed in 10.0.19044.7807, Windows 10 Version 22H2 in 10.0.19045.7807, and Windows 11 Version 23H2 in 10.0.22631.7652. Windows Server 2022 is fixed in 10.0.20348.5761. Windows Server 2025 is fixed in 10.0.26100.33650.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28
- Fix · CNA Windows 10 Version 1809 (Microsoft) Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376
- Fix · CNA Windows 10 Version 21H2 (Microsoft) Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807
- Fix · CNA Windows 10 Version 22H2 (Microsoft) Fixed in 10.0.19045.7807
- Fix · CNA Windows 11 version 23H2 (Microsoft) Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652
- Fix · CNA Windows 11 Version 23H2 (Microsoft) Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652
- Fix · CNA Windows Server 2019 (Microsoft) Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376
- Fix · CNA Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) (Microsoft) Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376
- Fix · CNA Windows Server 2022 (Microsoft) Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761
- Fix · CNA Windows Server 2025 (Microsoft) Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650
- Fix · CNA Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) (Microsoft) Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650
Timeline
- 2026-10-13 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-96848
- 2026-10-13 Alias added: GHSA-3wf9-2xxc-x6xh
- 2026-10-16 Fix available: Microsoft/Windows 10 Version [email protected] · CNA
References
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- TI-2026-73128 Windows Shell Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2026-17367 MSHTML Framework Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2026-17364 Windows Shell Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2025-24062 Windows SMB Client Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2025-24042 Internet Shortcut Files Remote Code Execution Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
Sources
- CVE-2026-96848 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-96848 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-3wf9-2xxc-x6xh · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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