CVE-2026-96849

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Use of Uninitialized Resource in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Allows Local Information Disclosure

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-16

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Use of uninitialized resource in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

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Published

2026-10-13

Last Modified

2026-10-16

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-14

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-96849

EUVD

EUVD-2026-99774

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.3231 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.3231 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-908	The product uses or accesses a resource that has not been initialized.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves the use of an uninitialized resource in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers. An authorized attacker can exploit this to disclose information locally on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with local access could exploit this to read sensitive information from memory, potentially leading to unauthorized data disclosure or further system compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows unauthorized local information disclosure, which could lead to exposure of sensitive data. For GDPR, this may violate Article 32 (security of processing) if personal data is compromised. For HIPAA, it could risk protected health information integrity if exploited in healthcare systems.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Windows security updates from Microsoft to patch the kernel-mode driver vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's update guide for CVE-2026-96849 for official patches and guidance.

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