CVE-2026-54113

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Denial of Service in Windows Kernel via Resource Exhaustion

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-16

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Allocation of resources without limits or throttling in Windows Kernel allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-11

Last Modified

2026-08-16

Generated

2026-09-01

AI Q&A

2026-08-12

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-30

NVD

CVE-2026-54113

EUVD

EUVD-2026-56300

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	windows_server_2012	*
microsoft	windows_10_1607	to 10.0.14393.9418 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1607	to 10.0.14393.9418 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1809	to 10.0.17763.9115 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1809	to 10.0.17763.9115 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_23h2	to 10.0.22631.7517 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_23h2	to 10.0.22631.7517 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	to 10.0.26100.9106 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	to 10.0.26100.9106 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.2704 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.2704 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_25h2	to 10.0.26200.9106 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_25h2	to 10.0.26200.9106 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2016	to 10.0.14393.9418 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2019	to 10.0.17763.9115 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2022	to 10.0.20348.5440 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2025	to 10.0.26100.33222 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-770	The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves the Windows Kernel failing to properly limit or throttle resource allocation. An unauthorized attacker can exploit this to consume excessive system resources over a network, causing a denial of service.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires monitoring for unusual resource exhaustion patterns in the Windows Kernel. Check for high CPU or memory usage in kernel processes using Task Manager or Performance Monitor. Review system logs for repeated allocation failures or service crashes.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to disrupt services by overwhelming system resources, leading to crashes or unresponsiveness. It primarily affects network availability rather than data confidentiality or integrity.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows denial of service over a network, which could disrupt system availability. Compliance standards like GDPR and HIPAA require maintaining availability of personal and health data systems. A denial of service could lead to non-compliance if it impacts data accessibility.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Windows Kernel vulnerability. Monitor network traffic for unusual patterns indicating denial of service attempts. Ensure firewalls and intrusion detection systems are updated to block potential exploit traffic.

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