CVE-2026-97805: microsoft windows_10_1607 Out-of-bounds Read
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalAnalyzed
Published 13-10-2026Last modified 16-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-97805 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in microsoft windows_10_1607. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 60% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.94%
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.
- 16-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Partition Management Driver allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.94%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
60%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Change unavailable
Change unavailable
14-10-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.94%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-125Out-of-bounds ReadThe product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
Affected systems
Microsoft29 products
- windows_10_1607< 10.0.14393.9612
- windows_10_1809< 10.0.17763.9376
- windows_10_21h2< 10.0.19044.7807
- windows_10_22h2< 10.0.19044.7807
- windows 10 version 1607≥ 10.0.14393.0, < 10.0.14393.9612
1 vendor · 29 products
