CVE-2026-88115: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft 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
Affected software
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 1607
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Windows 10 Version 1809
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Windows Server 2012
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Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2012 R2
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Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
Microsoft
Windows Server 2016
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Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
Microsoft
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
Microsoft
Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
Weaknesses
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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.
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
Views: 2
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