Out-of-Bounds Read in Windows Search Component

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-24

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

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

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-24

Generated

2026-09-30

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-29

NVD

CVE-2026-70145

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	windows_search_component	*

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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 vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read issue in the Microsoft Windows Search Component. It allows an authorized attacker to read beyond the allocated memory boundaries locally, potentially exposing sensitive information.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to disclose confidential or sensitive data stored on your system. Since it requires local access and authorization, the risk is higher for users with limited privileges but still poses a privacy threat.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Windows Search Component vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's official security advisories for updates and ensure your system is up to date.

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