CVE-2026-69955

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Out-of-Bounds Read in Windows Client for NFS

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-16

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Out-of-bounds read in Windows Client for NFS allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-13

Last Modified

2026-10-16

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-14

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-69955

EUVD

EUVD-2026-99665

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	windows_server_2012	r2
microsoft	windows_server_2012	*
microsoft	windows_10_1607	to 10.0.14393.9612 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1607	to 10.0.14393.9612 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1809	to 10.0.17763.9376 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1809	to 10.0.17763.9376 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7807 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7807 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7807 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_23h2	to 10.0.22631.7652 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_23h2	to 10.0.22631.7652 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	to 10.0.26100.9711 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	to 10.0.26100.9711 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_25h2	to 10.0.26200.9711 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_25h2	to 10.0.26200.9711 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.3231 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.3231 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h2	to 10.0.26300.9711 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h2	to 10.0.26300.9711 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2025	to 10.0.26100.33650 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2022	to 10.0.20348.5761 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2016	to 10.0.14393.9612 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2019	to 10.0.17763.9376 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7807 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7807 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7807 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-125	The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Windows Client for NFS. It allows an unauthorized attacker to read memory outside the intended buffer, potentially exposing sensitive information over a network.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires checking for affected Windows systems running the NFS Client. Use PowerShell to list installed features: Get-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName *NFS*. Monitor network traffic for unusual NFS protocol activity. Ensure Windows Defender or endpoint protection tools are updated to detect related exploits.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access confidential data on affected systems. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating moderate risk with potential for information disclosure.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Windows security updates from Microsoft Update. Disable the NFS Client feature if not required using: Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName *NFS*. Restrict network access to NFS services via firewall rules. Monitor for unusual network activity or data exfiltration attempts.

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