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Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Authenticate as low-privileged local user
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted requests to Windows NFS service
  3. Exploit
    Win race to trigger out-of-bounds read
  4. Execution
    Leak adjacent kernel/service memory
  5. Impact
    Elevate privileges locally

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Bounds checking, read limits
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Collection

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires the target to have the Windows Network File System (NFS) role/service enabled and reachable by the attacker, plus an existing low-privileged authenticated local account (PR:L, AV:L) on the host. The high attack complexity (AC:H) is a significant limiting factor: the out-of-bounds read likely depends on winning a race or on a specific, non-deterministic memory state, so reliable triggering requires repeated attempts. No user interaction is needed (UI:N). Hosts without the NFS role installed, and environments that deny untrusted users local/authenticated access, are not exposed.

Impact

This is a moderate-severity local elevation-of-privilege issue rather than a top-tier emergency. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, base 7.0 High) tells a consistent story with the description: an attacker needs local access and an existing low-privileged account (PR:L), and exploitation is hard (AC:H), typically implying a race condition or non-deterministic memory-layout dependency for the out-of-bounds read (CWE-125). No EPSS score, CISA KEV listing, or public POC is present in the provided data, so there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and no evidence of active exploitation. The signals are therefore not conflicting - they uniformly point to a locally-exploitable, hard-to-trigger EoP that matters most on multi-user or shared hosts where untrusted users already have a foothold. One nuance to verify: the root cause is an out-of-bounds READ (an information-disclosure primitive), yet Microsoft rated full I:H/A:H and classed it as EoP; this suggests the leaked memory (e.g., pointers/tokens) is chained into privilege escalation rather than the read alone granting integrity/availability impact - confirm the exploitation path with Microsoft's advisory. Prioritize patching on NFS-enabled, multi-tenant servers; deprioritize relative to any network-reachable, unauthenticated flaws.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A low-privileged but authenticated user on a Windows host running the Network File System (NFS) role repeatedly issues crafted NFS operations to trigger an out-of-bounds read, leaking adjacent kernel/service memory. Because attack complexity is high (AC:H), the attacker must win a race or hit a specific memory condition across multiple attempts, then use the disclosed data to escalate to higher privileges. No public exploit code is identified at time of analysis.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Oct 13, 2026

Local privilege escalation in Windows Network File System (NFS) allows an authenticated low-privileged user to gain elevated rights on affected Windows hosts where the NFS server role is enabled. The vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) with a high attack complexity (AC:H), likely requiring a race condition or specific memory state to trigger, which limits reliable exploitation. Microsoft has released patches, and no public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified at time of analysis. This is a moderate-severity elevation-of-privilege issue rather than a top-tier emergency.

RemediationAI

Apply the vendor-released patch from Microsoft. The fixed versions are the build numbers listed above (e.g., Windows 11 23H2 requires 10.0.22631.7652 or later, Windows Server 2022 requires 10.0.20348.5761 or later). Install the latest cumulative updates via Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog. If immediate patching is not possible, consider disabling the Windows NFS server role if it is not required, as this removes the attack surface. Additionally, restrict local authenticated access to trusted users only, since the vulnerability requires a low-privileged account on the host. Note that disabling NFS will prevent file sharing with Unix/Linux clients and may impact business operations. The high attack complexity (AC:H) reduces the likelihood of successful exploitation, but repeated attempts could eventually succeed. Monitor for unusual local privilege escalation activity. For full guidance, see the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96209.

Affected VersionsENISA

Windows 11 Version 23H2 10.0.22631.0 <10.0.22631.7652
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) 10.0.17763.0 <10.0.17763.9376
Windows 11 Version 26H2 10.0.26300.0 <10.0.26300.9711
Windows 10 Version 1607 10.0.14393.0 <10.0.14393.9612
Windows 10 Version 21H2 10.0.19044.0 <10.0.19044.7807
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 6.2.9200.0 <6.2.9200.26434
Windows Server 2016 10.0.14393.0 <10.0.14393.9612
Windows Server 2012 6.2.9200.0 <6.2.9200.26434
Windows 10 Version 1809 10.0.17763.0 <10.0.17763.9376
Windows Server 2012 R2 6.3.9600.0 <6.3.9600.23470
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) 10.0.14393.0 <10.0.14393.9612
Windows Server 2025 10.0.26100.0 <10.0.26100.33650
Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) 10.0.26100.0 <10.0.26100.33650
Windows Server 2022 10.0.20348.0 <10.0.20348.5761
Windows 11 version 26H1 10.0.28000.0 <10.0.28000.3231
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 6.3.9600.0 <6.3.9600.23470
Windows 10 Version 22H2 10.0.19045.0 <10.0.19044.7807
Windows Server 2019 10.0.17763.0 <10.0.17763.9376
Windows 11 Version 25H2 10.0.26200.0 <10.0.26200.9711
Windows 11 Version 24H2 10.0.26100.0 <10.0.26100.9711

Affected Packages

euvd windows_10_version_1607 fix: 10.0.14393.9612
euvd windows_10_version_1809 fix: 10.0.17763.9376
euvd windows_10_version_21h2 fix: 10.0.19044.7807
euvd windows_10_version_22h2 fix: 10.0.19044.7807
euvd windows_11_version_23h2 fix: 10.0.22631.7652
euvd windows_11_version_24h2 fix: 10.0.26100.9711
euvd windows_11_version_25h2 fix: 10.0.26200.9711
euvd windows_11_version_26h1 fix: 10.0.28000.3231
euvd windows_11_version_26h2 fix: 10.0.26300.9711
euvd windows_server_2012 fix: 6.2.9200.26434
euvd windows_server_2012_r2 fix: 6.3.9600.23470
euvd windows_server_2012_r2_server_core_installation fix: 6.3.9600.23470
euvd windows_server_2012_server_core_installation fix: 6.2.9200.26434
euvd windows_server_2016 fix: 10.0.14393.9612
euvd windows_server_2016_server_core_installation fix: 10.0.14393.9612
euvd windows_server_2019 fix: 10.0.17763.9376
euvd windows_server_2019_server_core_installation fix: 10.0.17763.9376
euvd windows_server_2022 fix: 10.0.20348.5761
euvd windows_server_2025 fix: 10.0.26100.33650
euvd windows_server_2025_server_core_installation fix: 10.0.26100.33650

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 20 packages in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Windows Network File System (NFS) is a Windows role that enables the operating system to act as an NFS server, allowing file sharing with Unix/Linux clients. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read), which occurs when the software reads data beyond the allocated buffer due to insufficient bounds checking. In this case, the out-of-bounds read can leak memory contents or corrupt control flow when processing a crafted request, potentially leading to privilege elevation. The local attack vector (AV:L) and low privileges required (PR:L) indicate that an attacker must already have a foothold on the system, while the high attack complexity (AC:H) suggests that successful exploitation depends on non-deterministic factors such as a race condition or a specific heap layout. No user interaction is needed (UI:N). The NFS service must be enabled and reachable by the attacker.

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Severity by source

Vendor (microsoft) PRIMARY 7.0 HIGH
AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 7.0 HIGH

Local authenticated low-priv access (AV:L/PR:L) with a race-dependent OOB read (AC:H); full C/I/A retained to match the vendor's EoP outcome where leaked memory enables elevation.

3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (microsoft).

CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch available
Oct 13, 2026 - 20:20 EUVD
CVE Published
Oct 13, 2026 - 19:21 cve.org
HIGH 7.0

DescriptionCVE.org

Out-of-bounds read in Windows Network File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

A privilege-escalation flaw in the Windows Network File System (NFS) server role allows a user with existing low-level access on an affected host to elevate their rights to a higher privilege level, potentially gaining administrative control of that machine. Because the NFS server role is not enabled by default, exposure is limited to the subset of Windows servers where that role has been installed, and the flaw's high attack complexity makes reliable exploitation difficult. Microsoft has shipped a fix and no public exploit code has been identified, so leadership should treat this as a contained, patchable risk rather than an emergency, while confirming the NFS role is only deployed where the business genuinely requires it.

Business Impact: Medium
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 85% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
Windows is ubiquitous, but NFS server role is optional and rarely default-enabled
Vendor Status
Publicly Disclosed:No
Exploited:No
Latest Software Release:Exploitation Unlikely
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.3%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Defer
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable
No
Human Impact
Medium
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

35
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +35
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

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