CVE-2026-96853: microsoft windows 10 version 1607
CVSS: 4.7v3.1MediumUndergoing analysis
Published 13-10-2026Last modified 19-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-96853 is a medium (CVSS 4.7) vulnerability in microsoft windows 10 version 1607. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.7/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.19%
0%100%
Low · Change unavailableKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-10-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 19-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 4.7Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST4.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.19%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
8%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Change unavailable
Change unavailable
14-10-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.19%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft20 products
- windows 10 version 1607≥ 10.0.14393.0, < 10.0.14393.9612
- windows 10 version 1809≥ 10.0.17763.0, < 10.0.17763.9376
- windows 10 version 21h2≥ 10.0.19044.0, < 10.0.19044.7807
- windows 10 version 22h2≥ 10.0.19045.0, < 10.0.19045.7807
- windows 11 version 23h2≥ 10.0.22631.0, < 10.0.22631.7652
1 vendor · 20 products
