CVE-2026-78628: Improper Input Validation in the Okta Credential Provider for Windows

Published Oct 13, 2026
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Updated

The Okta Credential Provider for Windows does not validate a serialized credential buffer before interpreting it as a Kerberos logon structure. The buffer size and packed string offsets are not checked. Processing a malformed buffer can cause the credential provider process to terminate unexpectedly or lead to out-of-bounds memory reads and writes, which may result in the disclosure of adjacent process memory into local system logs.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Okta Credential Provider for Windows

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Okta Credential Provider for Windows to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.4.6.0

Event History

Oct 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:07 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

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What level of access is required to exploit this issue?

Exploitation requires local access and high privileges. No user interaction is required.

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