CVE-2026-50401

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Out-of-Bounds Read in Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver

Publication date: 2026-07-14

Last updated on: 2026-07-22

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Out-of-bounds read in Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

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Published

2026-07-14

Last Modified

2026-07-22

Generated

2026-08-04

AI Q&A

2026-07-15

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-02

NVD

CVE-2026-50401

EUVD

EUVD-2026-43926

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.2269 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1809	to 10.0.17763.9020 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1809	to 10.0.17763.9020 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2019	to 10.0.17763.9020 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2022	to 10.0.20348.5386 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2025	to 10.0.26100.33158 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.2525 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	to 10.0.26100.8875 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	to 10.0.26100.8875 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7548 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7548 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7548 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7548 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7548 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7548 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_25h2	to 10.0.26200.8875 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_25h2	to 10.0.26200.8875 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

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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 the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver. It allows an authorized attacker with local access to read beyond allocated memory, potentially exposing sensitive information.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access confidential data stored on your device, such as files or system information, even without elevated privileges. This could lead to unauthorized data exposure or further attacks.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could result in unauthorized data disclosure, violating GDPR or HIPAA requirements for protecting personal or health information. Organizations may face compliance penalties if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver vulnerability.

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