Use of uninitialized resource in Microsoft Windows - CVE-2026-96849
Published: October 14, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU155482
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-96849
CWE-ID: CWE-908
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to disclose kernel memory content.
The vulnerability exists due to use of an uninitialized resource in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers when using resources that have not been initialized. A local user can exploit this condition locally to disclose kernel memory content.
Affected software
Microsoft Windows
How to mitigate CVE-2026-96849
Install security update from vendor's website.
Microsoft Windows - update to 11 26H1 10.0.28000.3231