CVE-2026-83835
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Buffer Over-Read in Windows Common Log File System Driver

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-83835, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-27

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Buffer over-read in Windows Common Log File System Driver allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

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Published
2026-10-13
Last Modified
2026-10-27
Generated
2026-11-08
AI Q&A
2026-10-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-11-07
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Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 26 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft windows_server_2012 r2
microsoft windows_server_2012 *
microsoft windows_server_2022 to 10.0.20348.5761 (exc)
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_2016 to 10.0.14393.9612 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2019 to 10.0.17763.9376 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2025 to 10.0.26100.33650 (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

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CWE ID Description
CWE-497 The product does not properly prevent sensitive system-level information from being accessed by unauthorized actors who do not have the same level of access to the underlying system as the product does.
CWE-126 The product reads from a buffer using buffer access mechanisms such as indexes or pointers that reference memory locations after the targeted buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a buffer over-read in the Windows Common Log File System Driver. It allows an authorized attacker to read beyond the intended buffer memory, potentially exposing sensitive information stored in memory.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is a local information disclosure issue in the Windows Common Log File System Driver. Detection typically requires analyzing system logs or monitoring for unusual activity in the CLFS driver. Microsoft may provide detection guidance in security updates or advisories. Check the Microsoft Update Guide for CVE-2026-83835 for official detection methods.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access confidential data on your system, such as passwords or personal files, if they have local access. This could lead to privacy breaches or further attacks.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data exposure, violating GDPR's data protection principles or HIPAA's confidentiality requirements. Organizations may face compliance penalties if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Windows Common Log File System Driver vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's update guide for patches and install them promptly.

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