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Windows Failover Cluster EUVDEUVD-2026-100347

| CVE-2026-102192 HIGH
Integer Underflow (CWE-191)
2026-10-13 secure@microsoft.com GHSA-m36g-9wgq-rhw2
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: microsoft
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Reach cluster node over network
  2. Exploit
    Send crafted cluster-service message
  3. Execution
    Trigger integer underflow (CWE-191)
  4. Impact
    Crash/hang Failover Cluster service availability

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Integer underflow checks
Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires the target Windows Server to have the Failover Clustering role/feature installed and active, and the attacker must have network reachability to the cluster service's communication interface. Per the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) no authentication and no user interaction are required once that reachability exists. Limiting factors: standalone (non-clustered) Windows servers are not affected; cluster inter-node traffic is commonly confined to isolated/management or heartbeat networks, so exposure typically depends on an attacker already having a foothold on or route to that network segment rather than direct internet exposure.

Impact

The input CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H, base 7.5) describes a network-reachable, low-complexity, unauthenticated flaw with impact confined entirely to availability (C:N/I:N) - a pure denial-of-service, consistent with CWE-191 (integer underflow) corrupting state in the Failover Cluster service. No EPSS score, no CISA KEV listing, and no POC were provided, so there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and no quantitative exploitation-probability signal to weigh. The SSVC decision inputs (exploitation status, automatable, technical impact) are not supplied in the data. On raw metrics this is a legitimately high-scoring issue, but real-world priority is tempered by exposure scope: the vulnerable code path exists only on servers with the Windows Failover Clustering role enabled, and cluster intra-node communication is typically restricted to trusted/management networks rather than exposed to the internet, which narrows the realistic attacker population despite the AV:N rating. Note also a tagging conflict: the input Tags include 'Authentication Bypass' and 'Integer Overflow,' but the description and CWE-191 describe an integer UNDERFLOW causing DoS with no confidentiality/integrity impact - the 'Authentication Bypass' tag is inconsistent with C:N/I:N and should be disregarded. Net: a credible availability risk for clustered Windows Server estates, not a confirmed widespread-exploitation emergency; patch on normal-to-expedited cadence for HA infrastructure.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote, unauthenticated attacker with network reachability to a Windows Server node running the Failover Clustering role sends a specially crafted message to the cluster service, triggering an integer underflow that corrupts internal state and crashes or hangs the service. This degrades or takes down the clustered workload's availability. No public proof-of-concept is available, and the low attack complexity (AC:L) means no special timing or race conditions are required once the attacker can reach the cluster communication path.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 1.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Oct 13, 2026

Denial of service in Windows Failover Cluster allows an unauthenticated remote attacker with network reachability to the cluster service communication interface to trigger an integer underflow (CWE-191) and disrupt cluster availability. The issue affects Windows Server systems where the Failover Clustering role or feature is installed and active; standalone Windows servers are not impacted. CVSS 3.1 score is 7.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H), impact is availability-only, and no public exploit code or CISA KEV active exploitation is identified in the provided data.

RemediationAI

Patch status and exact fix versions are not specified in the provided intelligence; follow Microsoft's Security Update Guide advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-102192 for the authoritative update. Until vendor guidance is applied, reduce exposure by restricting network access to the Failover Cluster service communication interface to trusted cluster nodes and administrative networks, and isolate heartbeat or management traffic from untrusted segments; this may break legitimate cross-subnet cluster communication or remote management if access is over-restricted. If clustering is not required on a host, remove or disable the Failover Clustering role or feature to eliminate the attack surface, accepting loss of clustered services. Monitor cluster service and system logs for unexpected crashes, restarts, or resource failover events as a compensating detective control. Because no public exploit code is identified, prioritization should focus on reachable cluster services on untrusted networks.

Affected VersionsENISA

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 2019 (Server Core installation) 10.0.17763.0 <10.0.17763.9376
Windows Server 2019 10.0.17763.0 <10.0.17763.9376
Windows Server 2022 10.0.20348.0 <10.0.20348.5761

Affected Packages

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)

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Affects 5 packages in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Windows Failover Cluster is a Windows Server high-availability feature that groups servers for resource failover and cluster communication. The flaw is an integer underflow or wraparound (CWE-191) in the cluster service code, where processing can cause an integer value to wrap below its minimum and corrupt service state, resulting in a denial of service. The provided CVSS vector shows a network attack vector, low complexity, no required privileges (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and high availability impact with no confidentiality or integrity impact. The provided intelligence does not include CPE strings; the independent assessment notes prerequisites: the Failover Clustering role or feature must be installed and active, and the attacker must have network reachability to the cluster service's communication interface. Tags include Authentication Bypass and Integer Overflow, but the assessed vector and CWE describe an availability-only integer underflow rather than a confidentiality or integrity compromise.

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Severity by source

Vendor (microsoft) PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
vuln.today AI 7.5 HIGH

Network-reachable cluster service, unauthenticated and no interaction (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N); integer underflow yields service crash only, so C:N/I:N/A:H.

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

Primary rating from Vendor (microsoft).

CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft

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

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch available
Oct 13, 2026 - 20:20 EUVD
CVE Published
Oct 13, 2026 - 19:17 nvd
HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Integer underflow (wrap or wraparound) in Windows Failover Cluster allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

A high-severity availability flaw in the Windows Server Failover Clustering feature can let an unauthenticated attacker who can reach the cluster communication interface repeatedly interrupt clustered services, potentially taking down business-critical high-availability workloads such as databases, file shares, and line-of-business applications that depend on failover. Organizations running Windows Server with the Failover Clustering role enabled on network-exposed segments are affected; standalone servers are not. Because no vendor-released patch is identified and exploitation requires only network reachability, leadership should treat this as a resilience and service-continuity risk rather than a data-confidentiality risk.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: isolate cluster service communication interfaces behind host firewalls and network segmentation so only trusted management subnets can reach cluster RPC and dynamic ports; block cluster traffic at the network perimeter; remove or disable the Failover Clustering role on servers where high availability is not required; enable enhanced monitoring and alerting for cluster service disruption, node eviction, and unexpected failover activity; maintain offline or non-clustered recovery paths for critical services.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
1.1%
Top 34% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
Windows Server HA feature, enabled only on failover-clustered deployments
Vendor Status
Publicly Disclosed:No
Exploited:No
Latest Software Release:Exploitation Less Likely
Data Quality
4 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 1.1%
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
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

39
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +38
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

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