CVE-2026-85857

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Information Disclosure in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-29

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Insertion of sensitive information into log file in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

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Published

2026-10-13

Last Modified

2026-10-29

Generated

2026-11-08

AI Q&A

2026-10-14

EPSS Evaluated

2026-11-07

NVD

CVE-2026-85857

EUVD

EUVD-2026-99561

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-532	The product writes sensitive information to a log file.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves the Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers inserting sensitive information into log files. An authorized attacker could exploit this to locally disclose confidential data.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves sensitive information being logged by Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers. To detect it, monitor Windows Event Logs for unusual entries in Security, System, or Application logs. Check for logs generated by kernel-mode drivers that may contain sensitive data. Use PowerShell commands like Get-WinEvent to review logs for suspicious activity.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with local access could read sensitive information logged by the kernel drivers, potentially exposing credentials or other confidential data stored in logs.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Windows security updates from Microsoft to patch the Kernel-Mode Drivers vulnerability. Monitor logs for unusual activity and restrict local user permissions to reduce attack surface.

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