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CVE-2026-96314 Microsoft CVE debrief

A Windows Audio Service information disclosure vulnerability exists, allowing an authorized local attacker to disclose information due to an out-of-bounds read. Multiple Windows versions and server releases are affected. Microsoft has released patches for this vulnerability. The vulnerability requires local access and authorization, and defenders should assess exposure and apply patches. This vulnerability affects Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server versions, and it's essential to verify exposure and restrict local access to sensitive services.

Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows 10 Version 1607
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-13
Original CVE updated
2026-10-13
Advisory published
2026-10-13
Advisory updated
2026-10-13

Who should care

Defenders and administrators of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server versions should assess exposure and apply patches. This vulnerability requires local access and authorization.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-96314 is a Windows Audio Service information disclosure vulnerability. Defenders should apply patches, verify exposure, and restrict local access to sensitive services.

  • Local information disclosure possible for authorized attackers
  • Patching required for affected Windows versions and server releases
  • Verification of exposure and inventory necessary for defenders

Technical summary

An out-of-bounds read in Windows Audio Service allows an authorized local attacker to disclose information. Multiple Windows versions and server releases are affected, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2012-2025. The vulnerability requires local access and authorization, and defenders should apply patches immediately to prevent local information disclosure. It's essential to inventory and verify exposure for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server versions.

Defensive priority

Apply patches immediately for Windows Audio Service to prevent local information disclosure. Inventory and verify exposure for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server versions.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply patches for Windows Audio Service
  • Inventory and verify exposure for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server versions
  • Verify local attack surface and restrict access to sensitive services

Evidence notes

The CVE Program and NVD provide official records of this vulnerability. Microsoft's advisory confirms the vulnerability and provides patches. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and defenders should verify exposure and apply patches. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-13T19:00:33.106Z and has not been modified since then. There are no known exploits in the wild, but defenders should still assess exposure and apply patches.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-96314 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-96314

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-96314 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-96314

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Windows Audio Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/96xxx/CVE-2026-96314.json

    cve_program_cvelist_v5

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96314

    Supplemental source - vendor-advisory, patch

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.