CVE-2026-65794

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Buffer Over-Read in Windows SMB Client

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-16

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Buffer over-read in Windows SMB Client allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information 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-2026-65794

EUVD

EUVD-2026-56740

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-126	The product reads from a buffer using buffer access mechanisms such as indexes or pointers that reference memory locations after the targeted buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a buffer over-read in the Windows SMB Client. It allows an unauthorized attacker to read beyond the intended buffer memory, potentially exposing sensitive information transmitted over a network.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires monitoring for unusual SMB client behavior or network traffic patterns. Use network monitoring tools like Wireshark to inspect SMB traffic for abnormal read operations. Check Windows Event Logs for SMB-related errors or crashes. Ensure all Windows systems are updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access confidential data shared over the network, such as files or credentials. This may lead to unauthorized information disclosure or further attacks on affected systems.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could result in unauthorized data exposure, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) requirements. Organizations may face compliance penalties if sensitive data is compromised.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Windows SMB Client vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's advisory for updates and disable SMBv1 if not required to reduce attack surface.

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