CVE-2026-96849
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2026-96849 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Use of uninitialized resource in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use of uninitialized resource in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.3231 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96849Vendor Advisory, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-96849?
Use of uninitialized resource in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-96849?
CVE-2026-96849 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-96849?
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
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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