CVE-2026-83521
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.13%
Last modified
CVE-2026-83521 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Out-of-bounds read in Windows IKE Extension allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Out-of-bounds read in Windows IKE Extension allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.9612 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.9376 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.7807 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.7807 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.7652 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.9711 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.9711 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.3231 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 26h2 | < 10.0.26300.9711 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.9612 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.9376 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.5761 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.33650 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-83521Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-83521?
Out-of-bounds read in Windows IKE Extension allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-83521?
CVE-2026-83521 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-83521?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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