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CVE-2026-88226: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-88226cvecve-2026-88226cwe-125
Published: 10/13/2026 (10/13/2026, 19:01:32 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Microsoft
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Physical
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/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 10 Version 21H2

Affected versions
>=10.0.19044.0 <10.0.19044.7807

Microsoft

Windows 10 Version 22H2

Affected versions
>=10.0.19045.0 <10.0.19044.7807

Microsoft

Windows 11 version 23H2

Affected versions
>=10.0.22631.0 <10.0.22631.7652

Microsoft

Windows 11 Version 23H2

Affected versions
>=10.0.22631.0 <10.0.22631.7652

Microsoft

Windows 11 Version 24H2

Affected versions
>=10.0.26100.0 <10.0.26100.9711

Microsoft

Windows 11 Version 25H2

Affected versions
>=10.0.26200.0 <10.0.26200.9711

Microsoft

Windows 11 version 26H1

Affected versions
>=10.0.28000.0 <10.0.28000.3231

Microsoft

Windows 11 Version 26H2

Affected versions
>=10.0.26300.0 <10.0.26300.9711

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, 01:03:49 UTC

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.

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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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