CVE-2026-83849
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.45%
Last modified
CVE-2026-83849 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Out-of-bounds read in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-83849Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-83849?
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-83849?
CVE-2026-83849 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-83849?
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.
How Strix Helps
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