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Windows Overlay Filter EUVDEUVD-2026-100393

| CVE-2026-105004 HIGH
Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)
2026-10-13 secure@microsoft.com GHSA-rghp-mrjf-rm7h
7.8
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
    Obtain low-privileged local access
  2. Delivery
    Execute crafted program invoking WOF driver
  3. Exploit
    Trigger out-of-bounds read in kernel
  4. Execution
    Leak/corrupt kernel memory
  5. Impact
    Elevate to SYSTEM privileges

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 attacker to already have authenticated, low-privileged local code execution on the target (CVSS PR:L, AV:L) - this is a local privilege-escalation primitive, not a remote entry point. The specific prerequisite is the ability to invoke the Windows Overlay Filter (WOF) kernel component and supply input that triggers the out-of-bounds read; WOF is present by default on Windows, so no non-default configuration appears necessary. The principal limiting factor is the need for a pre-existing local foothold: a remote attacker cannot use this directly and must first gain standard-user execution through another vector. No user interaction is required (UI:N).

Impact

This is a locally-exploitable elevation-of-privilege flaw in the Windows Overlay Filter (wof.sys) driver, rated CVSS 7.8 (High). The CVSS vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H confirms local attack vector, low complexity, and that the attacker must already hold low-level privileges (PR:L) - i.e., code execution as a standard user on the target host. There is no network-facing exposure. No EPSS score was provided in the input, the CVE is NOT listed in CISA KEV, and no public proof-of-concept is referenced, so by the precision rules this is 'no public exploit identified at time of analysis.' Despite the high CVSS driven by full C/I/A kernel impact, the real-world priority is moderate rather than urgent: exploitation requires prior local access and no active exploitation or POC is evidenced. The signals are internally consistent (local EoP, authenticated low-priv) with no conflicts, though the absence of EPSS/KEV/POC data means exploitation likelihood cannot be quantified. Treat as a standard Patch-Tuesday-class kernel EoP: patch in normal cycle, prioritize on shared/multi-user and high-value hosts where a local foothold could be chained to SYSTEM.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who already has low-privileged code execution on a Windows host (e.g., via phishing, a compromised standard user account, or a separate RCE) runs a crafted program that triggers an out-of-bounds read in the Windows Overlay Filter driver to corrupt or disclose kernel memory and elevate to SYSTEM. No user interaction is required and attack complexity is low (AV:L/AC:L/UI:N), but local access is a prerequisite. 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 the Windows Overlay Filter (wof.sys) driver on affected Windows systems allows an authenticated attacker with low-privileged code execution to trigger an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) and elevate privileges to a higher integrity level. The flaw is rated CVSS 7.8 (High) and requires no user interaction (UI:N), but the attacker must already have a local foothold (PR:L, AV:L). No public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified at time of analysis; a vendor advisory is available via the Microsoft Security Response Center.

RemediationAI

Vendor-released patches are expected through the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-105004; apply the appropriate security update for your Windows version as soon as it is available. No specific fix version was provided in the input data, so consult the MSRC advisory for exact build numbers. Because WOF is a core kernel component, there is no supported way to disable it without risking system instability and loss of functionality for compressed files. As a compensating control until patching, restrict local logon and code execution to trusted users, enforce least-privilege principles, and monitor for abnormal WOF-related activity. These measures reduce the attack surface but do not eliminate the vulnerability.

Affected VersionsENISA

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

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)

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Affects 20 packages in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The Windows Overlay Filter (WOF) is a kernel-mode driver (wof.sys) that provides overlay file system functionality for compressed files, such as WIMBoot and Compact OS. The vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) caused by insufficient bounds checking when processing input to the driver. A local attacker who can invoke WOF operations could read beyond the bounds of a buffer, potentially disclosing kernel memory. This information disclosure can be leveraged to bypass security mechanisms like ASLR and ultimately achieve elevation of privilege. The CVSS vector indicates high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, reflecting the potential for full system compromise once the primitive is successfully exploited. Authentication requirements are confirmed as low-privileged (PR:L) and local (AV:L) from the vector.

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Severity by source

Vendor (microsoft) PRIMARY 7.8 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 7.8 HIGH

Local-only kernel EoP requiring existing low-privileged execution (AV:L, PR:L), low complexity and no interaction, yielding full SYSTEM-level confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:L/AC:L/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
Low
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 - 19:17 nvd
HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Out-of-bounds read in Windows Overlay Filter allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Microsoft Windows systems that use the Overlay Filter driver (wof.sys) face a local privilege-escalation exposure that could let an attacker who already has a low-privileged foothold raise their access to a higher integrity level. Because no vendor patch is currently available, unpatched endpoints remain at risk until Microsoft releases remediation, and successful exploitation could undermine endpoint controls, credential protections, and least-privilege boundaries. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, but leadership should prioritize exposure visibility and interim controls for Windows fleets.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis; interim mitigations include restricting local admin rights, application allowlisting, EDR monitoring for privilege-escalation behavior, and minimizing untrusted local code execution until Microsoft releases a fix.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 77% exploitable
Prevalence
Ubiquitous
Windows Overlay Filter is a built-in kernel driver on all Windows installations
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
High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

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

Attack Technique

A buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a memory buffer than it was allocated to hold, causing the excess data to spill into adjacent memory regions.

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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