CVE-2026-32076
Out-of-Bounds Read in Windows Storage Spaces Enables Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-04-14
Last updated on: 2026-04-21
Assigner: Microsoft Corporation
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 | to 10.0.22631.6936 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 | to 10.0.22631.6936 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | to 10.0.26100.8246 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | to 10.0.26100.8246 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_11_25h2 | to 10.0.26200.8246 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_11_25h2 | to 10.0.26200.8246 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_11_26h1 | to 10.0.28000.1836 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_11_26h1 | to 10.0.28000.1836 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022_23h2 | to 10.0.25398.2274 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_server_2025 | to 10.0.26100.32690 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-125 | The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read in the Windows Storage Spaces Controller. It allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally on the affected system.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing an authorized attacker to gain higher privileges on your system than they should have. This elevation of privilege can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of system settings, or further exploitation of the system.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
This vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally via an out-of-bounds read in the Windows Storage Spaces Controller.
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the security updates provided by Microsoft as soon as possible.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally by exploiting an out-of-bounds read in the Windows Storage Spaces Controller.
Elevation of privilege vulnerabilities can potentially lead to unauthorized access or modification of sensitive data, which may impact compliance with standards and regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA that require protection of personal and health information.
However, the provided information does not specify direct effects or compliance implications related to these standards.