CVE-2026-70044

What it is

Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Windows Media Foundation allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-10-13 19:19 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-16 19:15 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-10-13 19:19 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-16 19:15 UTC

Exploit probability

0.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds read

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Microsoft Windows 10 1607 < 10.0.14393.9612
• Microsoft Windows 10 1809 < 10.0.17763.9376
• Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 < 10.0.19044.7807
• Microsoft Windows 10 22h2 < 10.0.19045.7807
• Microsoft Windows 11 23h2 < 10.0.22631.7652
• Microsoft Windows 11 24h2 < 10.0.26100.9711
• Microsoft Windows 11 25h2 < 10.0.26200.9711
• Microsoft Windows 11 26h1 < 10.0.28000.3231

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None