CVE-2026-88115
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Out-of-Bounds Read in Windows Server for NFS

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-17

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Server for NFS allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

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Published
2026-10-13
Last Modified
2026-10-17
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
NVD
CVE-2026-88115
EUVD
EUVD-2026-100092

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 13 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 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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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Windows Server for NFS. It allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code over a network by exploiting memory access beyond allocated bounds.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain control of affected systems, steal data, install malware, or disrupt services. Systems running vulnerable Windows Server versions with NFS enabled are at risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows remote code execution via an out-of-bounds read in Windows Server for NFS. Such unauthorized access could lead to data breaches, unauthorized data access, or modification, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information security).

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Windows Server and Windows 10 systems, particularly those running NFS services. Disable NFS services if not required and restrict network access to NFS ports (e.g., TCP/UDP 2049) using firewalls.

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