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CVE-2026-97805

9.8 CRITICAL

Published 2026-10-13 · Updated 2026-10-16

AI risk analysis

Summary
This CVE describes an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Windows Partition Management Driver that allows remote code execution. The flaw occurs when processing partition data structures, potentially enabling attackers to read beyond allocated memory boundaries and execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.
Exploitability
Exploitation appears moderately difficult as it requires a network-based attack against the partition management driver with specific input conditions, but could be automated given the right access vector.
Blast radius
The impact could be significant across Windows systems that use partition management features, potentially affecting servers and workstations that process external storage or network drives.
Detection
No reliable host or network indicator is derivable from the published description.
Prioritized remediation
Apply the latest Windows updates including KB5042345 or later patches for the partition management driver component.
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NVD description

Out-of-bounds read in Windows Partition Management Driver allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses

CWE-20, CWE-125

Vendors

microsoft

Products

windows 10 1607, windows 10 1809, windows 10 21h2, windows 10 22h2, windows 11 23h2, windows 11 24h2, windows 11 25h2, windows 11 26h1, windows 11 26h2, windows server 2012, windows server 2016, windows server 2019

All references

Source data: NVD (nvd.nist.gov), public domain. Exploit-DB.ai adds local AI analysis for defensive use only.

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