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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-96848

Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem Information Disclosure Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 5.5 / 10 1 CVE Published Oct 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC

Summary

Buffer over-read in Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Products covered

  • 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 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems

  • Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems

  • Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems

  • Windows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systems

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  • Windows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems

  • Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems

  • Windows Server 2022

  • Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation)

  • Windows 11 Version 23H2 for ARM64-based Systems

  • Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems

  • Windows Server 2025

  • Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)

Remediation

Install KB5126651. Install KB5126657. Install KB5126655. Install KB5126653. Install KB5126646.

Vendor-listed fixes

  • 10.0.17763.9376

  • 10.0.19044.7807

  • 10.0.19045.7807

  • 10.0.20348.5761

  • 10.0.22631.7652

  • 10.0.26100.33650

CVEs in this advisory 1

Update history

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    • Added fixed versions: 10.0.19045.7807.

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