CVE-2026-85816: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-85816 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Windows Wi-Fi Driver affecting multiple builds of Microsoft Windows 10, including Version 1607 and later updates. This flaw allows an authorized attacker on an adjacent network to disclose information. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.7. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.7medium
Affected software
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 1607
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Windows 10 Version 1809
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 21H2
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Windows 10 Version 22H2
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Windows 11 version 23H2
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Windows 11 Version 23H2
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Windows 11 Version 24H2
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Windows 11 Version 25H2
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Windows 11 version 26H1
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Windows 11 Version 26H2
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Windows Server 2016
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Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2019
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Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2022
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Windows Server 2025
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Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in the Windows Wi-Fi Driver component of Microsoft Windows 10. It affects various builds starting from version 10.0.14393.0 up to but not including specific patched builds such as 10.0.14393.9612 and others listed. The flaw permits an authorized attacker on an adjacent network to read memory beyond intended boundaries, potentially disclosing sensitive information. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires adjacent network access, low attack complexity, and low privileges with no user interaction, impacting confidentiality but not integrity or availability. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authorized access on an adjacent network can exploit this vulnerability to read memory outside the intended bounds in the Windows Wi-Fi Driver, leading to information disclosure. There is no impact on system integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows 10 builds as detailed in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-85816. No additional mitigation actions are specified by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-04T18:12:22.898Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-85816","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6ace853e2cdf04f6569fe858
Added to database: 10/13/2026, 19:23:42 UTC
Last enriched: 10/14/2026, 03:33:56 UTC
Last updated: 10/14/2026, 03:33:56 UTC
Views: 2
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