CVE-2026-83872
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Incorrect Numeric Conversion in Windows TCP/IP Elevates Privileges

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-16

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Incorrect conversion between numeric types in Windows TCP/IP allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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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-2026-83872
EUVD
EUVD-2026-99395

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 21 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 10.0.14393.0
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 10.0.17763.0
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2 10.0.19044.0
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22H2 10.0.19045.0
Microsoft Windows 11 version 23H2 10.0.22631.0
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 23H2 10.0.22631.0
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 10.0.26100.0
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 25H2 10.0.26200.0
Microsoft Windows 11 version 26H1 10.0.28000.0
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 26H2 10.0.26300.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 6.2.9200.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 6.2.9200.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 6.3.9600.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 6.3.9600.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 10.0.14393.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) 10.0.14393.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 10.0.17763.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) 10.0.17763.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 10.0.20348.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 10.0.26100.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) 10.0.26100.0

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-681 When converting from one data type to another, such as long to integer, data can be omitted or translated in a way that produces unexpected values. If the resulting values are used in a sensitive context, then dangerous behaviors may occur.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves an incorrect conversion between numeric types in the Windows TCP/IP stack. An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges on the system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain higher-level permissions on your system, allowing them to perform unauthorized actions such as installing malicious software, accessing sensitive data, or taking control of the system.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Windows security updates from Microsoft Update to patch the numeric conversion issue in TCP/IP. Monitor Microsoft's advisory for additional guidance and ensure all affected systems are updated promptly.

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