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CVE-2026-100216

7.0 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows Storage allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Published Oct 13, 2026microsoftCWE-121EPSS 0.29%

Overview

CVE-2026-100216 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_10_1809. It was published on October 13, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows Storage allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_10_1809 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
microsoftwindows_10_1809>= 0, < 10.0.17763.9376Affected
microsoftwindows_10_21h2>= 0, < 10.0.19044.7807Affected
microsoftwindows_10_22h2>= 0, < 10.0.19045.7807Affected
microsoftwindows_11_23h2>= 0, < 10.0.22631.7652Affected
microsoftwindows_11_24h2>= 0, < 10.0.26100.9711Affected
microsoftwindows_11_25h2>= 0, < 10.0.26200.9711Affected
microsoftwindows_11_26h1>= 0, < 10.0.28000.3231Affected
microsoftwindows_11_26h2>= 0, < 10.0.26300.9711Affected
microsoftwindows_server_2019>= 0, < 10.0.17763.9376Affected
microsoftwindows_server_2022>= 0, < 10.0.20348.5761Affected
microsoftwindows_server_2025>= 0, < 10.0.26100.33650Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-100216?

CVE-2026-100216 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_10_1809. It was published on October 13, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-100216?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-100216?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_10_1809 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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