CVE-2026-88219

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Untrusted Pointer Dereference in RPC Runtime

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-20

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Untrusted pointer dereference in RPC Runtime allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

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Published

2026-10-13

Last Modified

2026-10-20

Generated

2026-11-08

AI Q&A

2026-10-14

EPSS Evaluated

2026-11-07

NVD

CVE-2026-88219

EUVD

EUVD-2026-100334

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-822	The product obtains a value from an untrusted source, converts this value to a pointer, and dereferences the resulting pointer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an untrusted pointer dereference in the RPC Runtime. It allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code over a network without needing prior authentication.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code on affected systems remotely. This may lead to full system compromise, data theft, or unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Compliance Impact

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

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft as soon as possible to patch the RPC Runtime vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's update guide for specific patches related to CVE-2026-88219.

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