CVE-2026-88226: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-88226 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Windows Storage Port Driver affecting multiple builds of Microsoft Windows 10, including version 1607. This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker with physical access to the system to disclose information. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.6. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.6medium
Affected software
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 1607
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Windows 10 Version 1809
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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 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)
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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, identified as CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read), exists in the Windows Storage Port Driver component of Microsoft Windows 10 across various versions including 1607 and later builds. It allows an attacker with physical access to the affected system to read memory outside the intended bounds, potentially leading to information disclosure. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or privileges and has a low attack complexity. Microsoft has published an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of information from the affected system. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality. 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 versions as detailed in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-09T22:05:19.670Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-88226","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6ace856b2cdf04f656a003ad
Added to database: 10/13/2026, 19:24:27 UTC
Last enriched: 10/14/2026, 01:03:49 UTC
Last updated: 10/14/2026, 01:03:49 UTC
Views: 5
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