CVE-2026-96849: Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Oct 13, 2026
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Updated

Use of uninitialized resource in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Other sources

Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Information Disclosure Vulnerability

— Microsoft

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
10.0.28000.3231
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
10.0.28000.3231

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646

Event History

Oct 13, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker must already be authorized on the affected Windows 11 system and must be able to execute an attack locally. It is not described as remotely exploitable or requiring user interaction.

2

What is the likely impact if exploitation succeeds?

Successful exploitation can disclose information, with confidentiality rated high. The provided data does not indicate an integrity or availability impact.

3

How can I determine whether a system is in scope?

The listed affected software is Microsoft Windows 11. The supplied information does not include affected build numbers, update identifiers, or detection indicators.

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