CVE-2026-96315

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Windows Overlay Filter Missing Authorization Tampering

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-16

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Missing authorization in Windows Overlay Filter allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.

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Meta Information

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-2026-96315

EUVD

EUVD-2026-99769

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	windows_server_2022	to 10.0.20348.5761 (exc)
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_2016	to 10.0.14393.9612 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2019	to 10.0.17763.9376 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2025	to 10.0.26100.33650 (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-862	The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

Attack-Flow Graph

Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves missing authorization in the Windows Overlay Filter component. An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this to perform tampering actions on the system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could modify system files or settings locally, potentially leading to unauthorized changes, data corruption, or bypassing security controls. This requires the attacker to already have some level of access to the system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows local tampering due to missing authorization, which could lead to unauthorized data modification. This may violate integrity requirements in GDPR and HIPAA, potentially resulting in non-compliance if sensitive data is altered.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Windows security updates from Microsoft to patch the missing authorization in the Windows Overlay Filter. Monitor Microsoft's security advisories for updates related to CVE-2026-96315.

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