CVE-2026-96935: Windows NTFS Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Other sources
Windows NTFS 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 10.0.28000.3231Patch KB5127646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652Patch KB5126653 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711Patch KB5127648 - 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 10.0.26100.9711Patch KB5127648 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807Patch KB5126657 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9612Patch KB5126868 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.23470Patch KB5126836
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which systems should be prioritized for review?
Systems running Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, or Windows Server 2025 are listed as affected.
What level of access does an attacker need?
Exploitation requires local access and low privileges. No user interaction is required.
What is the expected impact if exploitation succeeds?
The vulnerability can expose sensitive system information. The provided severity data indicates high confidentiality impact, with no indicated integrity or availability impact.
What can be done if patching cannot happen immediately?
No workaround or mitigation is provided in the available data. Prioritize limiting local access for low-privileged users on affected systems.