CVE-2026-62796

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Out-of-bounds Read in Windows NTFS

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-16

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Out-of-bounds read in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

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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-2026-62796

EUVD

EUVD-2026-56389

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	windows_server_2012	r2
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-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 Windows NTFS. It allows an authorized attacker with local access to read beyond the intended memory boundaries, potentially exposing sensitive information stored on the system.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read in Windows NTFS that allows local information disclosure. Detection typically requires analyzing system logs or running specific Microsoft-provided tools to check for NTFS-related errors or unauthorized access patterns.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access confidential data on your system, such as files, credentials, or other sensitive information. Since it requires local access, physical or network-based access to the machine is necessary.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data exposure, violating compliance requirements like GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (health information privacy). Organizations may face penalties or legal consequences if sensitive data is leaked due to this issue.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Windows security updates from Microsoft Update to patch the NTFS out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's advisory for additional guidance.

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