CVE-2026-83838

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Integer Underflow in Windows Bluetooth A2DP Driver

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-27

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Integer underflow (wrap or wraparound) in Windows Bluetooth A2DP driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over an adjacent network.

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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

NVD

CVE-2026-83838

EUVD

EUVD-2026-99379

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
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

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-191	The product subtracts one value from another, such that the result is less than the minimum allowable integer value, which produces a value that is not equal to the correct result.

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Executive Summary

This is an integer underflow vulnerability in the Windows Bluetooth A2DP driver. It allows an authorized attacker to escalate their privileges by exploiting a wrap-around effect in integer calculations. The flaw exists in the Bluetooth driver component of Windows operating systems.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking for vulnerable Windows Bluetooth A2DP driver versions. Use PowerShell commands like Get-WindowsDriver -Online -All to list installed drivers and verify versions against Microsoft's update guidance.

Impact Analysis

An attacker within adjacent network range could exploit this to gain elevated privileges on your system. This could allow them to install programs, view or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights. Systems running affected Windows versions are at risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows privilege escalation over an adjacent network, which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data. For GDPR, this may result in unauthorized processing or disclosure of personal data, violating principles of data protection and security. For HIPAA, it could enable unauthorized access to protected health information, compromising confidentiality and integrity requirements.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Windows Bluetooth A2DP driver. Monitor Microsoft's update guide for the specific patch release.

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