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CVE-2026-88115: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-88115cvecve-2026-88115cwe-125
Published: 10/13/2026 (10/13/2026, 19:01:06 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Microsoft
Product: Windows 10 Version 1607

Description

CVE-2026-88115 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 and related versions. It involves an out-of-bounds read in Windows Server for NFS that could allow an unauthorized attacker to execute code remotely over a network. The vulnerability affects multiple Windows versions prior to specific patch levels. An official fix is available from Microsoft.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.8high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Affected software

Microsoft

Windows 10 Version 1607

Affected versions
>=10.0.14393.0 <10.0.14393.9612

Microsoft

Windows 10 Version 1809

Affected versions
>=10.0.17763.0 <10.0.17763.9376

Microsoft

Windows Server 2012

Affected versions
>=6.2.9200.0 <6.2.9200.26434

Microsoft

Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)

Affected versions
>=6.2.9200.0 <6.2.9200.26434

Microsoft

Windows Server 2012 R2

Affected versions
>=6.3.9600.0 <6.3.9600.23470

Microsoft

Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)

Affected versions
>=6.3.9600.0 <6.3.9600.23470

Microsoft

Windows Server 2016

Affected versions
>=10.0.14393.0 <10.0.14393.9612

Microsoft

Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)

Affected versions
>=10.0.14393.0 <10.0.14393.9612

Microsoft

Windows Server 2019

Affected versions
>=10.0.17763.0 <10.0.17763.9376

Microsoft

Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)

Affected versions
>=10.0.17763.0 <10.0.17763.9376

Microsoft

Windows Server 2022

Affected versions
>=10.0.20348.0 <10.0.20348.5761

Microsoft

Windows Server 2025

Affected versions
>=10.0.26100.0 <10.0.26100.33650

Microsoft

Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)

Affected versions
>=10.0.26100.0 <10.0.26100.33650

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 10/14/2026, 01:49:28 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-88115 and classified under CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read), affects Windows Server for NFS on Windows 10 Version 1607 and other related versions. It allows an attacker without privileges to execute arbitrary code remotely by exploiting an out-of-bounds read condition. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on affected Windows systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. The impact includes complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

Mitigation Recommendations

An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions as soon as possible. Refer to the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-88115 for detailed patch information and guidance.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
microsoft
Date Reserved
2026-09-09T21:51:51.955Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
official-fix
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-88115","vendor":"Microsoft"}]

Threat ID: 6ace855b2cdf04f6569ff50b

Added to database: 10/13/2026, 19:24:11 UTC

Last enriched: 10/14/2026, 01:49:28 UTC

Last updated: 10/14/2026, 01:49:28 UTC

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