CVE-2026-100216: Windows Storage Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows Storage allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Storage Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
An attacker must already be authorized to access the affected system locally and have low privileges. Exploitation has high attack complexity and does not require user interaction.
Which systems are listed as affected?
The affected software list includes Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025, and Microsoft Windows Storage.
What is the potential impact after successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation can elevate an authorized local attacker’s privileges. The supplied severity vector indicates high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.