CVE-2026-83928

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Out-of-Bounds Write in Windows LSASS

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-16

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Out-of-bounds write in Windows Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

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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-2026-83928

EUVD

EUVD-2026-99441

Affected Vendors & Products

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

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-306	The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.

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Executive Summary

This is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Windows Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS). It allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely over a network by exploiting memory corruption in LSASS.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires monitoring for unusual activity in LSASS or network traffic patterns. Use Windows Event Viewer to check for unexpected LSASS crashes or errors. Monitor network traffic for unauthorized remote connections to LSASS ports. Apply Microsoft's official security updates immediately as detection methods may evolve with patches.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain control of your system, steal sensitive data, install malware, or escalate privileges. Since LSASS handles authentication, compromise could lead to full domain takeover in enterprise environments.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access controls. Organizations may face compliance penalties if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the out-of-bounds write vulnerability in LSASS. Monitor Microsoft's security advisories for patches and install them promptly.

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