CVE-2026-96851: Windows Management Instrumentation Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Buffer over-read in Windows Management Instrumentation allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
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Windows Management Instrumentation Information Disclosure Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - 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 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.26434Patch KB5126835 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9612Patch KB5126868 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.23470Patch KB5126836
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this issue?
The affected software list includes Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2012 through Windows Server 2025, including Windows Server 2012 R2.
What access does an attacker need to exploit it?
Exploitation requires local access and low privileges. No user interaction is required.
What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?
A successful attacker could disclose information through a buffer over-read in Windows Management Instrumentation. The provided severity vector indicates high confidentiality impact, with no integrity or availability impact.