CVE-2026-20962: CWE-908: Use of Uninitialized Resource in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Use of uninitialized resource in Dynamic Root of Trust for Measurement (DRTM) allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-20962) affects Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0) and is classified as CWE-908 (Use of Uninitialized Resource). It involves the Dynamic Root of Trust for Measurement (DRTM) component, where an uninitialized resource can lead to information disclosure by an authorized local attacker. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.4, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, and high privileges required. The integrity and availability are not impacted, but confidentiality is compromised. The vulnerability is officially published and a patch is available.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information due to the use of an uninitialized resource in the DRTM component of Windows 10 Version 1809. There is no impact on system integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Windows 10 Version 1809 to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-20962: CWE-908: Use of Uninitialized Resource in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Description
Use of uninitialized resource in Dynamic Root of Trust for Measurement (DRTM) allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-20962) affects Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0) and is classified as CWE-908 (Use of Uninitialized Resource). It involves the Dynamic Root of Trust for Measurement (DRTM) component, where an uninitialized resource can lead to information disclosure by an authorized local attacker. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.4, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, and high privileges required. The integrity and availability are not impacted, but confidentiality is compromised. The vulnerability is officially published and a patch is available.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information due to the use of an uninitialized resource in the DRTM component of Windows 10 Version 1809. There is no impact on system integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Windows 10 Version 1809 to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-04T20:04:16.341Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69668ae6a60475309f9ae26b
Added to database: 1/13/2026, 6:11:50 PM
Last enriched: 4/3/2026, 12:53:19 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 7:25:46 PM
Views: 104
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