CVE-2026-96867 Windows NTFS - Remote Code Execution

Windows NTFS contains an out-of-bounds read caused by improper bounds checking, letting authorized attackers execute code locally, exploit requires local access with authorization.

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.32% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Remote Code Execution
Impact
Remote Code Execution
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
13 October 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-125

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Windows version with security patches.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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