CVE-2026-50429
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Out-of-Bounds Read in Windows Kernel

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-50429, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-07-14

Last updated on: 2026-07-22

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Out-of-bounds read in Windows Kernel allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

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Published
2026-07-14
Last Modified
2026-07-22
Generated
2026-08-03
AI Q&A
2026-07-15
EPSS Evaluated
2026-08-02
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Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 14 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft windows_11_26h1 to 10.0.28000.2269 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1607 to 10.0.14393.9339 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1607 to 10.0.14393.9339 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1809 to 10.0.17763.9020 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1809 to 10.0.17763.9020 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2016 to 10.0.14393.9339 (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_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7548 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7548 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.8875 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.8875 (exc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
CWE-200 The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read flaw in the Windows Kernel. It allows an unauthorized attacker to access and disclose sensitive information over a network without needing special permissions.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal confidential data from your system, such as passwords or files, even if you are not directly targeted. This could lead to identity theft or further attacks on your network.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data disclosure, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Windows Kernel vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's update guide for patches and install them promptly to prevent exploitation.

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