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Patch Tuesday October 2026 – known issues, zero-days and what to do

On 13 Oct 2026 Microsoft fixed 1,475 vulnerabilities – critical: 94, already exploited (zero-days): 1. Known issues with the updates: 7 open, 5 with workaround, 5 fixed.

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94critical
1zero-days
17known issues
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Zero-days: already exploited

CVE-2026-96951ImportantCVSS 8.8Security feature bypass

Windows Shell: Security feature bypass via command injection

A command injection flaw in the Windows Shell allows an unauthorized remote attacker to bypass a security feature. The affected feature is Mark of the Web, which marks files from outside the local network. Microsoft reports active exploitation, and CISA has added the flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. No authentication is needed, but a user must interact, for example by opening a crafted file received by email or instant message.

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Critical vulnerabilities (60)

CVE-2026-110063CriticalCVSS 10.0Elevation of privilege

Microsoft VM Inspector for Azure VMs: Elevation of privilege via link following

VM Inspector for Azure Virtual Machines contains an improper link resolution flaw (CWE-59, link following) before file access. A network-based attacker without privileges or user interaction could exploit it to elevate privileges, and the CVSS base score is 10.0 (Critical). Microsoft states that the issue has already been fully mitigated on its side and requires no customer action; the NVD entry was still awaiting analysis at the time of research.

Azure

CVE-2026-83938CriticalCVSS 10.0Elevation of privilege

Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Configuration Service: Elevation of privilege via missing authentication

Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Configuration Service contains a missing authentication check for a critical function (CWE-306). According to the CVE record, an unauthenticated attacker with network access can elevate privileges, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (Critical). Microsoft states that the issue has been fully mitigated on its service side and that customers have no action to take.

Azure

CVE-2026-96207CriticalCVSS 10.0Elevation of privilege

Microsoft Partner Center: Improper certificate validation enables privilege escalation

Microsoft Partner Center, Microsoft's cloud-hosted management portal for partners and resellers, contains an improper certificate validation flaw (CWE-295). According to Microsoft, a network-reachable attacker without privileges and without user interaction can elevate privileges, with high impact on confidentiality and integrity (CVSS 10.0). Customers cannot patch the service themselves, because Microsoft applies the fix on its side. The main risk for SMEs is indirect, through their managed service provider or IT partner whose Partner Center access could be affected.

Azure

CVE-2026-97785CriticalCVSS 10.0Elevation of privilege

Microsoft Entra application proxy: Elevation of privilege via improper authentication

Microsoft Entra application proxy (formerly Azure AD Application Proxy) publishes on-premises web applications to remote users. Improper authentication (CWE-287) allows an unauthenticated attacker over the network to elevate privileges. Microsoft rates the flaw critical (CVSS 3.1 base score 10.0) and states that customers need to take no action. No exploitation or public proof of concept was found in the sources retrieved.

Azure

CVE-2026-94510CriticalCVSS 9.9Elevation of privilege

Microsoft Bookings: Authorization bypass through user-controlled key

Microsoft Bookings, a cloud service for online scheduling and customer bookings in Microsoft 365, contains an authorization bypass caused by a user-controlled key (CWE-639). An unauthenticated attacker on the network can exploit it to elevate privileges, with a changed scope and high integrity impact according to the CVSS vector. Microsoft applies the fix on its own service, so customers have no patch to install.

Apps

CVE-2026-100202CriticalCVSS 9.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Windows Message Queuing: Remote code execution via use-after-free

Windows Message Queuing (MSMQ) Queue Manager in several supported Windows client and server versions contains a use-after-free flaw (CWE-416). An unauthenticated attacker with network access to the MSMQ service can execute code remotely, and the CVSS base score is 9.8 (critical). MSMQ is not installed by default, so exposure depends on whether it is installed and reachable over the network (by default TCP/1801).

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CVE-2026-100219CriticalCVSS 9.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Windows QUIC: Remote code execution via use-after-free

A use-after-free flaw in the Microsoft QUIC transport of Windows 11 and Windows Server allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute code. The attacker only needs to send crafted network traffic to an affected service that uses QUIC. The CVSS base score is 9.8 (critical), and the risk depends on whether QUIC services (UDP 443) are enabled and reachable from untrusted networks.

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CVE-2026-105016CriticalCVSS 9.8Remote code execution

Microsoft QUIC: Heap-based buffer overflow enables remote code execution

A heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft QUIC, the transport implementation used by Windows, .NET and Visual Studio, allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute code over the network. No user interaction or login is required, and the impact is rated total (confidentiality, integrity and availability) with a CVSS score of 9.8. Exposure depends mainly on whether Windows servers or .NET hosts that run QUIC or HTTP/3 services can be reached from untrusted networks.

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CVE-2026-70147CriticalCVSS 9.8Remote code execution

Microsoft PostScript Printer Driver: Heap buffer overflow enables remote code execution

A heap-based buffer overflow in the Microsoft PostScript Printer Driver allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute code over the network. The flaw is triggered when the affected driver processes a specially crafted print job or packet sent to an affected print service. CVSS 3.1 rates it 9.8 (critical) with low attack complexity and no user interaction required, and CISA SSVC rates the technical impact as total.

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CVE-2026-70153CriticalCVSS 9.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Windows PostScript Printer Driver: Heap-based buffer overflow allows remote code execution

A heap-based buffer overflow in the Microsoft PostScript Printer Driver of Windows allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute code over the network. The CVSS score is 9.8 (critical). Exploitation requires no user interaction, for example by sending a specially crafted print job or packet to an affected print service.

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CVE-2026-70242CriticalCVSS 9.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office Outlook: Remote code execution via heap-based buffer overflow

A heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Outlook allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute code on the affected system. According to Microsoft's CVE record, the attack requires no privileges and no user interaction, and Microsoft lists the Reading Pane as the trigger vector, so a crafted email may be sufficient. The CVSS base score is 9.8 (Critical). Microsoft has released security updates; no exploitation has been reported so far.

Microsoft Office

CVE-2026-70291CriticalCVSS 9.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office Outlook: Remote code execution via heap-based buffer overflow

A heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Outlook allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute code remotely over the network, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (critical). Microsoft's exploitability data rates it as unproven, and it is not publicly disclosed or known to be exploited. Research notes indicate that a crafted email may be triggered in the Reading Pane without user interaction, but Microsoft has not confirmed this preview vector, so the attack conditions remain partly unverified.

Microsoft Office

CVE-2026-70300CriticalCVSS 9.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office Word: Remote Code Execution via untrusted pointer dereference

An untrusted pointer dereference in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. According to Microsoft, the Reading Pane (Preview Pane) is an attack vector, so a user may not need to open a malicious document. CVSS 9.8 (Critical); Microsoft and CISA SSVC assess automatable exploitation as possible, but no exploitation has been reported.

Microsoft Office

CVE-2026-77900CriticalCVSS 9.8Remote code execution

Azure App Service: Missing authentication leads to remote code execution

Microsoft Azure App Service is affected by a missing authentication flaw (CWE-306) in a critical function. An unauthenticated attacker on the network could execute code, which would have a total impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability. Microsoft states that it has fully mitigated the issue on its platform, so customers have no action to take.

Azure

CVE-2026-88131CriticalCVSS 9.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Dataverse: Remote code execution via deserialization

Microsoft Dataverse, the data platform behind Microsoft business applications, contains a deserialization flaw (CWE-502) that allows deserialization of untrusted data. According to the CVSS vector, an unauthenticated attacker with network access could execute code without user interaction, with a CVSS base score of 9.8. Microsoft states that the vulnerability has already been fully mitigated on its side and that no customer action is required.

Microsoft Dynamics

CVE-2026-88156CriticalCVSS 9.8Remote code execution

Office Outlook: Remote code execution via stack-based buffer overflow

A stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Outlook allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. The vulnerability is rated critical (CVSS 9.8). Per the research notes, a specially crafted email may trigger code execution through the Preview Pane without the recipient opening or clicking anything; no authentication is required.

Microsoft Office

CVE-2026-88178CriticalCVSS 9.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office PowerPoint: Use-after-free leads to remote code execution

A use-after-free memory flaw (CWE-416) in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute code remotely over a network. Per the CVE record, the attack needs no login and no user privileges, and the CVSS base score is 9.8 (critical). Sources disagree on the attack path: Microsoft describes crafted presentations processed by an Office Online service, while CrowdStrike lists the Preview Pane as a vector, so a crafted file delivered by mail, download or a web-based Office service should be treated as a plausible risk.

Microsoft Office

CVE-2026-96934CriticalCVSS 9.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Windows DHCP Server: Remote code execution via use after free

Microsoft has fixed a use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416) in the Windows DHCP Server role. An unauthenticated attacker with network access can execute code on the server, and the CVSS score is 9.8 (critical). Microsoft rates exploitation as less likely and lists no public disclosure, but DHCP servers reachable from internal segments should be patched as a priority.

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CVE-2026-97016CriticalCVSS 9.8Remote code execution

Office Outlook: Remote code execution due to heap-based buffer overflow

A heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Outlook allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute code over the network, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (critical). Microsoft's advisory and the research notes indicate that a crafted email, processed through the preview pane, may be enough to trigger it without a click. The NVD record was still awaiting analysis in the sources reviewed, so the official scoring should be verified.

Microsoft Office

CVE-2026-97749CriticalCVSS 9.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office Outlook: Remote code execution via double free

A double free weakness (CWE-415) in Microsoft Office Outlook allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute code. Microsoft rates it Critical (CVSS 9.8) and describes it as network-reachable with no privileges and no user interaction. According to the advisory text cited in the research notes, simply viewing a crafted message in the Reading Pane could trigger it, so email is the main attack path.

Microsoft Office

CVE-2026-97814CriticalCVSS 9.8Remote code execution

Windows: Heap-based buffer overflow in Text Shaping allows remote code execution

A heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Text Shaping component allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. The vulnerability is rated CVSS 9.8 (critical), and according to the CVSS vector no authentication or user interaction is required. The attack surface is not identified in the sources, so exposure depends on which service processes untrusted input that reaches text rendering.

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CVE-2026-69435CriticalCVSS 9.6Elevation of privilege

Azure SRE Agent: Elevation of privilege due to missing authorization

Missing authorization in Microsoft Azure SRE Agent allows an authorized attacker with low privileges to elevate privileges over the network. Sources differ on the severity: the CVE data used here lists CVSS 8.1 (scope unchanged), while Microsoft's record lists 9.6 (scope changed), so check NVD before reporting a score. Microsoft states that the fix is applied in the cloud and that no customer action is required. Exploitation needs a valid low-privilege account and no user interaction, and the impact depends on what the agent can access.

Azure

CVE-2026-105014CriticalCVSS 9.1Remote code execution

Microsoft Azure Pipelines: Remote code execution via command injection

Azure Pipelines, Microsoft's CI/CD platform, contains a command injection flaw (CWE-77) that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute code over the network. According to the CVSS vector, no privileges or user interaction are needed and the impact on confidentiality and integrity is high. Microsoft documents this CVE as a cloud service issue for which no customer action is required; the scope for self-hosted agents and on-premises Azure DevOps Server is unknown.

Developer tools (.NET, Visual Studio …)

CVE-2026-100209CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office Excel: Use-after-free allows remote code execution

A use-after-free flaw (CWE-416) in Microsoft Office Excel allows an attacker to execute code over a network. The attack requires a user to open a crafted Excel file, typically delivered by email or download, and the attacker needs no privileges. CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8 (High).

Microsoft Office

CVE-2026-100210CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office Excel: Remote Code Execution via heap-based buffer overflow

A heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel, included in Microsoft 365 Apps, Office LTSC 2021 and 2024, Office for Mac and Office Online Server, allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute code over a network. Exploitation requires a user to open a specially crafted Excel file, typically delivered by email or download. Code runs with the rights of the user, so systems where Excel runs with elevated privileges are at greater risk.

Microsoft Office · KB5002928

CVE-2026-100211CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office Excel: Remote code execution via use-after-free

Microsoft Office Excel contains a use-after-free flaw (CWE-416) that allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over the network. Exploitation requires that a user opens a crafted Excel file, for example one received by email or downloaded from the internet. Successful exploitation would run code in the context of the user, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability (CVSS 8.8). No public proof of concept and no confirmed in-the-wild exploitation are known.

Microsoft Office

CVE-2026-100220CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Windows Media Video Decoder: Remote code execution via heap-based buffer overflow

A heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Media Video Decoder allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute code remotely (CVSS 8.8, CWE-122). User interaction is required, for example by opening or processing crafted media content. Successful exploitation would give the attacker the rights of the logged-in user and could lead to full control of the affected system.

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CVE-2026-102214CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Windows Hyper-V: Use-after-free allows code execution by authenticated guest user

A use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416) in Windows Hyper-V allows an authenticated, low-privileged user to execute code locally. According to Action1, an attacker running code inside a guest VM can affect the Hyper-V host, which could impact all VMs on that host. Exploitation requires an existing foothold inside a guest VM and is not directly reachable from the internet.

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CVE-2026-102225CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Windows: Out-of-bounds read in Text Shaping enables remote code execution

A out-of-bounds read in the Windows Text Shaping component affects several Windows 10, Windows 11 and Windows Server versions, including Windows 10 1607 and Windows Server 2016. An unauthenticated attacker who can get a user to open crafted content, such as a document, file or web page, may execute code remotely. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8 (High) and the vector requires user interaction, while Microsoft rates the flaw Critical.

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CVE-2026-102855CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office Visio: Remote code execution via heap-based buffer overflow

A heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Visio, part of Microsoft 365 Apps and Office LTSC 2021/2024, allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. No privileges are required, but a user must interact, for example by opening a malicious Visio file received by email, download or shared drive. The CVSS base score is 8.8 (High).

Microsoft Office

CVE-2026-102856CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office Visio: Remote Code Execution via heap-based buffer overflow

Microsoft Office Visio contains a heap-based buffer overflow that allows code execution over a network. An attacker could run code on the victim's computer, which CVSS rates as a total impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability. The attack requires that a user opens a crafted file, so email attachments and shared files are the main paths.

Microsoft Office

CVE-2026-102857CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office Visio: Heap-based buffer overflow allows remote code execution

Microsoft Office Visio contains a heap-based buffer overflow that allows remote code execution. Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Office LTSC 2021 and Office LTSC 2024 are affected. An unauthorized attacker can execute code over the network, but only if a user opens a specially crafted file, for example one received by email or downloaded from the internet. Microsoft released fixes on October 13, 2026.

Microsoft Office

CVE-2026-105718CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Excel: Out-of-bounds read leads to remote code execution

An out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Excel, part of Microsoft 365 Apps and Office LTSC, allows remote code execution. An attacker can deliver a manipulated Excel file by email or download, and the attack needs no account on the target, but a user must open the file (CVSS 8.8, High). Sources disagree on whether this vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.

Microsoft Office · KB5002928

CVE-2026-105733CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Windows Hyper-V: Code execution from a guest VM

Microsoft's advisory describes an improper access control flaw in Windows Hyper-V. An attacker with low privileges on a Hyper-V guest VM can run a specially crafted application that causes the Hyper-V host operating system to execute arbitrary code. The CVSS vector rates the attack as local with high impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability. No public exploit or proof of concept was found, and CISA SSVC rates exploitation as none.

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CVE-2026-108400CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft HEVC Video Extensions: Remote code execution in Windows Codecs Library

An integer overflow or wraparound in the Microsoft Windows Codecs Library allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute code over a network. The affected component is the HEVC Video Extensions, which decode H.265 video. Exploitation requires user interaction, for example opening a crafted media file, according to the CVSS vector UI:R.

Windows

CVE-2026-108439CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office Word: Remote code execution through heap-based buffer overflow

A heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Word, part of Microsoft 365 Apps and Office LTSC, allows remote code execution. An unauthenticated attacker can trigger it over the network, but a user must open a malicious document or follow a malicious link. Successful exploitation would give the attacker high impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability of the affected system.

Microsoft Office

CVE-2026-108440CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office Word: Remote code execution via stack-based buffer overflow

A stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Word (CWE-121) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. The attack requires the victim to interact, most likely by opening a crafted document such as an email attachment or a download. The CNA rates the flaw CVSS 8.8 (High); a VulDB entry rates it 5.5 (Medium), and the NVD status is inconsistent across sources.

Microsoft Office

CVE-2026-108467CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Windows PostScript Printer Driver: Remote code execution

A heap-based buffer overflow in the Microsoft PostScript Printer Driver of Windows allows code execution over the network. The attacker needs valid low-privilege access, but no user interaction is required (CVSS 3.1 8.8). Action1 describes the attack as a crafted network request sent to an affected server, so print servers are most at risk.

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CVE-2026-108471CriticalCVSS 8.8Elevation of privilege

Microsoft Windows: Local privilege escalation in VBS Enclave

A flaw in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave allows a locally authenticated attacker with low privileges to elevate privileges. The attacker can leak data from the target enclave or run code in its context. The attack is local only and requires an initial foothold on the system, so it is mainly a post-compromise risk. NVD rates it CVSS 8.8 (High).

Windows · KB5126651

CVE-2026-70215CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office PowerPoint: Remote code execution via use after free

A use-after-free flaw in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute code on a vulnerable system. Exploitation requires that a user opens a specially crafted PowerPoint file or previews it, for example in the Preview Pane. Microsoft rates the CVSS score as 8.8 (High) and exploitation as less likely; no active exploitation is confirmed.

Microsoft Office

CVE-2026-70250CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Windows Server: Use-after-free in DHCP client allows remote code execution

A use-after-free vulnerability in the Windows DHCP Client of Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2025 allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code. The attack requires the attacker to be on the same adjacent network segment as the server and needs no privileges or user interaction. Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity and availability of the affected server.

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CVE-2026-83934CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Windows GDI+: Stack-based buffer overflow allows remote code execution

Windows GDI+, the graphics component of Windows, contains a stack-based buffer overflow (CWE-121). An unauthenticated remote attacker can execute code, but the attack requires a user to take an action, such as opening a crafted file, image or web content. Several Windows 10, Windows 11 and Windows Server versions are affected, including Windows 10 Version 1607 and Windows Server 2016. NVD rates the vulnerability with CVSS 3.1 8.8 (High).

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CVE-2026-88144CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office PowerPoint: Remote code execution via use after free

Microsoft Office PowerPoint contains a use-after-free memory flaw (CWE-416) that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute code on the affected system over the network. Exploitation requires a user to open or preview a crafted PowerPoint file, for example one received by email. Microsoft rates exploit code maturity as Unproven and no exploitation in the wild is known.

Microsoft Office

CVE-2026-96202CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Windows Raw Image Extension: Heap-based buffer overflow allows code execution

Microsoft Windows Raw Image Extension contains a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122) that allows remote code execution. The extension is a Windows codec that decodes RAW camera files in programs such as File Explorer and Photos. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit it by getting a victim to open or preview a crafted RAW file, which requires user interaction. Microsoft rates the flaw as Critical with CVSS 8.8.

Windows, Browser (Edge)

CVE-2026-96914CriticalCVSS 8.8Elevation of privilege

Windows: Integer overflow in VBS Enclave allows local privilege escalation

Microsoft Windows contains an integer overflow or wraparound in the Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave component, classified as CWE-190 and CWE-122. An authenticated local user with low privileges can exploit it to gain higher privileges, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). Exploitation requires that the attacker can already run code on the system. No exploitation is known and the vulnerability has not been publicly disclosed.

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CVE-2026-96943CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Raw Image Extension: Remote code execution via crafted RAW image

A integer overflow or wraparound in the Windows Raw Image Extension component allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute code. Exploitation requires a user to open or render a crafted RAW image file, for example from an email attachment, download or shared folder. The official CVSS score is 8.8 (High), with total impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability.

Windows

CVE-2026-96952CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Windows Media Foundation: Heap-based buffer overflow enables code execution

A heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Media Foundation component allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute code. Exploitation requires that a user opens or processes a crafted media file, which could arrive by email, download or file share. Windows 10 1809 is affected, along with other Windows 10 and 11 versions and Windows Server 2019, 2022 and 2025. CVSS 8.8 (High) per NVD; Microsoft rates it Critical, and no exploitation is known.

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CVE-2026-97739CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office Excel: Remote code execution via integer underflow

An integer underflow in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network, with a CVSS score of 8.8. The attack requires that a victim opens a crafted Excel file, for example one received by email or downloaded from the internet. Microsoft 365 Apps, Office LTSC and Office for Mac are affected, and Microsoft rates the flaw as critical. No public exploit code and no exploitation in the wild are known.

Microsoft Office · KB5002928

CVE-2026-97741CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft 365 Apps Excel: Heap-based buffer overflow enables remote code execution

Microsoft Excel in Microsoft 365 Apps and Office for Mac contains a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122, CWE-193). An unauthorized attacker can execute code over a network, but a user must open a manipulated spreadsheet, typically from an email or a download. NVD rates the flaw 8.8 (high), with potential full impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability.

Microsoft Office

CVE-2026-97742CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office Excel: Remote code execution via stack-based buffer overflow

A stack-based buffer overflow (CWE-121) in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute code over a network. User interaction is required (UI:R), so exploitation typically needs a victim to open a malicious spreadsheet received by email, download or web link. Microsoft rates the maximum severity as Critical, while NVD scores it CVSS 3.1 8.8 (High).

Microsoft Office · KB5002928

CVE-2026-97745CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office Excel: Remote code execution through use-after-free

A use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416) in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over the network. Exploitation requires that a user opens or previews a manipulated spreadsheet, for example one delivered by email or download. The flaw is not an internet-facing service. Microsoft has released fixes with the October 2026 updates.

Microsoft Office

CVE-2026-97753CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office Excel: Heap-based buffer overflow allows remote code execution

A heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel, shipped in Microsoft 365 Apps, Office LTSC, Office for Mac and Office Online Server, allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. Exploitation requires that a user opens a crafted file, for example one received by email or downloaded from the web. Microsoft rates the flaw with CVSS 8.8; Microsoft and CISA data show no known exploitation in the wild at the time of publication.

Microsoft Office · KB5002928

CVE-2026-97755CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office Excel: Remote code execution via out-of-bounds read

A out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Excel, part of Microsoft 365 Apps and Office, allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. Exploitation requires a user to take an action, such as opening a crafted Excel file. Server products in the affected list, including SharePoint Server Subscription Edition and Office Online Server, are also listed, and internet-published instances of these need priority attention. Microsoft's exploit maturity rating is unproven and no known exploitation was found at the time of research.

Microsoft Office · KB5002927 KB5002928

CVE-2026-97756CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office Excel: Remote code execution via heap-based buffer overflow

A heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. The attack requires that a user opens a crafted file, for example an Excel document received by email or downloaded from the web. Microsoft has released patches; the CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8 (High), while Microsoft's page lists a Max Severity of Critical.

Microsoft Office · KB5002928

CVE-2026-97758CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office Excel: Remote code execution via heap buffer overflow

A heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel allows a remote attacker to execute code. Exploitation requires that a user opens a crafted file, for example an email attachment or a downloaded file. The CVSS base score is 8.8 (High), and Microsoft released fixes on 13 October 2026.

Microsoft Office · KB5002928

CVE-2026-97759CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office Excel: Use-after-free remote code execution

A use-after-free flaw (CWE-416) in Microsoft Office Excel allows remote code execution. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit it by sending a malicious Excel file, but a user must open the file (UI:R). The CVSS base score is 8.8 (High); Microsoft rates it Critical.

Microsoft Office

CVE-2026-97761CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office Excel: Remote Code Execution via stack-based buffer overflow

Microsoft Office Excel contains a stack-based buffer overflow (CWE-121) that affects Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Office LTSC 2024, Office 365 for Mac and Office LTSC for Mac 2021 and 2024. An attacker who persuades a user to open a crafted Excel file could execute code on the affected client. The attack needs no privileges but requires user interaction; the CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8. Microsoft rates exploit code maturity as Unproven, and CISA SSVC records no exploitation.

Microsoft Office

CVE-2026-97765CriticalCVSS 8.8Remote code execution

Microsoft Office Excel: Heap-based buffer overflow allows remote code execution

A heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel, shipped in Microsoft 365 Apps, Office LTSC and Office for Mac editions, allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. Exploitation requires that a user opens a manipulated Excel file, for example one received by email or downloaded from the internet. Microsoft rates the flaw Critical, the CVSS base score is 8.8 (High), and no exploitation in the wild or public proof of concept has been reported.

Microsoft Office · KB5002928

Updates (KB) of this month

KB numbers according to the Security Update Guide; known issues from our update issues – click a KB to see all its entries.

UpdateProduct familyVulnerabilitiesKnown issues
KB5127648Windows8779
KB5124008Windows95
KB5126655Windows9424
KB5126651Windows9013
KB5126646Windows8922
KB5126868Windows2532
KB5122882Windows62
KB5122871Windows62
KB5124012Windows32
KB5126657Windows8781
KB5127646Windows2341
KB5127690Developer tools (.NET, Visual Studio …)91
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KB5122876Windows71
KB5122878Windows71
KB5122880Windows71
KB5123099Windows21
KB5126653Windows820none known
KB5126836Windows213none known
KB5126835Windows201none known
KB5002928Microsoft Office44none known
KB5002927Microsoft Office36none known
KB5130036Developer tools (.NET, Visual Studio …)29none known
KB5130035Developer tools (.NET, Visual Studio …)28none known
KB5130034Developer tools (.NET, Visual Studio …)26none known
KB5128492SQL Server20none known
KB5126934SQL Server19none known
KB5128495SQL Server19none known
KB5128494SQL Server15none known
KB5128493SQL Server14none known
KB5126967SQL Server12none known
KB5128497SQL Server12none known
KB5127689Developer tools (.NET, Visual Studio …)11none known
KB5128496SQL Server11none known
KB5127691Developer tools (.NET, Visual Studio …)9none known
KB5128895Windows ESU (Extended Security Updates)6none known
KB5128898Windows ESU (Extended Security Updates)6none known
KB5128897Windows ESU (Extended Security Updates)6none known
KB5127666Developer tools (.NET, Visual Studio …)6none known
KB5127685Developer tools (.NET, Visual Studio …)6none known
KB5128896Windows ESU (Extended Security Updates)5none known
KB5127660Developer tools (.NET, Visual Studio …)5none known
KB5127664Developer tools (.NET, Visual Studio …)5none known
KB5127696Developer tools (.NET, Visual Studio …)4none known
KB5127692Developer tools (.NET, Visual Studio …)4none known
KB5127693Developer tools (.NET, Visual Studio …)4none known
KB5127694Developer tools (.NET, Visual Studio …)4none known
KB5133966Developer tools (.NET, Visual Studio …)3none known
KB5131692Microsoft Office3none known
KB5132779Microsoft Office3none known
KB5131693Microsoft Office3none known
KB5127683Developer tools (.NET, Visual Studio …)2none known
KB5127687Developer tools (.NET, Visual Studio …)2none known
KB5127667Developer tools (.NET, Visual Studio …)2none known
KB5133964Developer tools (.NET, Visual Studio …)2none known
KB5133965Developer tools (.NET, Visual Studio …)2none known
KB5123065Windows2none known
KB5123066Windows2none known
KB5099538Windows1none known
KB5099540Windows1none known
KB5099539Windows1none known
KB5099536Windows1none known
KB5101650Windows1none known
KB5099414Windows1none known
KB5129957Windows ESU (Extended Security Updates)1none known
KB5129958Windows ESU (Extended Security Updates)1none known
KB5129955Windows ESU (Extended Security Updates)1none known
KB5129956Windows ESU (Extended Security Updates)1none known
KB5002893Microsoft Office1none known
KB5002883Microsoft Office1none known
KB5002891Microsoft Office1none known
KB5002882Microsoft Office1none known

Known issues with the updates

OpenKnown issueCommunity report

Windows 11 25H2: Adding shared printer via "Add device" fails with error 87

Users report that adding a shared printer from a Windows Server via Settings > Add device fails with error 87 on Windows 11 25H2 after update KB5127648. This is reported by users, not yet confirmed by the vendor. Only one independent source has been found so far.

Microsoft · Windows 11 25H2 with printers shared from Windows Server

OpenKnown issueCommunity report

Windows 11/Server 2025: USB Audio Class 1.0 devices fail (Code 10) or give no sound

USB Audio Class 1.0 devices reportedly fail with Code 10 or produce no sound on Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025. This is reported by users, not yet confirmed by the vendor. No permanent fix has been found; a third-party page claims the Windows Server 2022 update KB5126655 fixes it, which is unverified.

Microsoft · Windows Server 2025, Windows 11 26H2/25H2/24H2, Windows Server 2019

OpenKnown issueCommunity report

Windows 11 24H2/25H2: KB5124010 preview reportedly causes boot problems, slowness, game crashes

Users report various problems after installing the KB5124010 preview update for Windows 11 24H2/25H2: slow boot, shutdown and search, a boot failure after uninstalling, and games crashing. These are reported by users, not yet confirmed by the vendor. Only 2 independent sources were found. A separate AC-3 (Dolby Digital) app crash is mentioned as resolved by KB5127648 according to the research notes.

Microsoft · Windows 11 24H2/25H2

OpenKnown issueCommunity report

Windows Server 2025 24H2: .NET cumulative update fails with 0x80070bc9 (unconfirmed)

A single user report describes the .NET cumulative update KB5127690 failing with error 0x80070bc9 on Windows Server 24H2 (build 26100.33650, Hyper-V VM). This is reported by users, not yet confirmed by the vendor. Microsoft has published no release-health entry for it; the error looks like a machine-specific servicing fault, not an update defect.

Microsoft · Windows Server 2024

OpenKnown issueCommunity report

Windows 11 File History: Last copied date and Previous Versions broken after updates

Users report that File History copies files to the target drive, but the "Last copied on" date does not update and Previous Versions shows no entries. This is reported by users, not yet confirmed by the vendor. A related September 2026 File History bug was reportedly resolved by Microsoft, but no vendor source confirms the remaining problem.

Microsoft · Windows 11 File History

WorkaroundKnown issue

Windows 11 26H2: USB audio devices might fail to start or produce no sound

Some USB Audio Class 1.0 devices might fail to start or produce no audio after installing Windows 11, version 26H2. Microsoft lists the same issue for other Windows client and server versions, where it originates from the September 8, 2026 security updates. For 26H2 the vendor status is Mitigated and a fix in a future Windows update is still being worked on.

Microsoft · Windows 11, Version 26H2

WorkaroundKnown issue

Windows Server: Users might be unable to sign in to OWA or send emails on Exchange Server

After the October 2026 Windows security update, some on-premises Exchange servers might have trouble accessing or sending email. The update introduced a default limit on the memory Endpoint Mapper uses for Endpoint Lookup calls, which can be too low for Exchange under heavy load. Microsoft lists the status as mitigated and is still investigating.

Microsoft · Windows Server 2025

WorkaroundKnown issueCommunity report

Windows 11/10 ESU: File History shows false 'Reconnect your drive' after 8 Sep 2026 update

File History is reported to show a false 'Reconnect your drive' message after the 8 Sep 2026 update, and backups stop working. This is reported by users, not yet confirmed by the vendor. A fix is reported to be available with KB5124010, but one report says part of the problem persists.

Microsoft · Windows 11 23H2, 24H2, 25H2, 26H1 and Windows 10 ESU

WorkaroundKnown issueCommunity report

Windows 11 KB5127648: 802.1X/PEAP Wi-Fi and wired authentication fails

After installing KB5127648, Windows 11 clients reportedly fail to authenticate on WPA2-Enterprise Wi-Fi and wired 802.1X networks using PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol). This is reported by users, not yet confirmed by the vendor. A likely cause, inferred and not listed by Microsoft, is that NTLMv1 single sign-on is now blocked by default. Reported mitigations exist, but no vendor fix is known.

Microsoft · Windows 11 24H2, 25H2, 26H2

WorkaroundKnown issueFix script

Exchange Server: unstable after October 2026 Windows Server updates (ec=1142)

Since the October 13, 2026 updates, Exchange servers running on affected Windows Server versions may become unstable after some time. Microsoft states this is not an Exchange update issue. A registry workaround (EpmapSavedContextCap) is available; no follow-up fix is imminent.

Microsoft · Windows Server / Exchange Server

FixedKnown issueCommunity report

Windows 11: Always On VPN failures from September updates fixed in KB5127936

Always On VPN profiles with automatic protocol selection or fallback (IKEv2 and SSTP) failed after the September 2026 Windows 11 updates. According to secondary sources and research notes, the optional preview update KB5127936 (28 Oct 2026) fixes this. We could not read the vendor page ourselves, so the details are not yet confirmed by a vendor source here.

Microsoft · Windows 11

FixedKnown issue

Windows 11 26H2: Domain-joined devices may lose their trust relationship with the domain

After installing Windows 11 version 26H2, Credential Guard protected machine accounts may lose their secure channel to an on-premises Active Directory domain. The cause is Machine Identity Isolation (MII), which Windows now honours; it is only supported with Windows Server 2025 domain controllers at Domain Functional Level 2025 or above. Microsoft has resolved the issue with updates released on 2026-09-22 and later.

Microsoft · Windows 11, Version 26H2

FixedKnown issue

Windows 11 26H2: Black screen or desktop does not load after sign-in (fixed in KB5127648)

After installing Windows 11, version 26H2 and subsequent updates, some devices may fail to load the desktop after sign-in. The issue was mainly observed on Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) hosts using FSLogix, more often with some existing user profiles. Microsoft resolved it with the updates released on 2026-10-13 (KB5127648) and later.

Microsoft · Windows 11, Version 26H2

FixedKnown issue

Windows 11 26H2: October 2026 update fixes VPN, FSLogix and S2D issues; one extra restart possible

The October 2026 Windows security update was released on 2026-10-13 for all supported Windows versions. For Windows 11, version 26H2, it fixes several known problems: Always On VPN, a black screen in Azure Virtual Desktop with FSLogix, and tiered Storage Spaces Direct virtual disks. A limited number of devices may need one additional restart during installation because of the Secure Boot certificate update.

Microsoft · Windows 11

Dated changes this month

In effectDated change

Exchange Online: EWS changes affect hybrid rich coexistence and cross-org sharing

Exchange Web Services (EWS) changes in Exchange Online start between October 2026 and April 2027. Two on-premises scenarios are affected: hybrid setups with on-premises mailboxes that have online archives, and on-premises organizations with rich coexistence to a different Exchange Online organization. EWS is not deprecated on-premises.

Microsoft · Exchange Online

In effectDated change

Exchange Online: Cross-tenant Free/Busy, MailTips, calendar sharing move to Cross-Tenant Access Policy

As EWS is deprecated in Exchange Online from 2026-10-01, cross-tenant Free/Busy, MailTips and calendar sharing with other Microsoft 365 organizations must move to the Microsoft 365 Cross-Tenant Access Policy (Message Center MC1446796). Only tenants that have set up such sharing are affected. According to the vendor's update of 2026-10-29, the feature is not yet fully available and rollout dates are given in a table in the blog post.

Microsoft · Exchange Online

In effectDated change

AD FS: DKM container ACL hardening now enforced with October 2026 update (CVE-2026-56155)

With the October 13, 2026 Windows security update, Microsoft moved the ACL (access control list) hardening of the AD FS Distributed Key Manager (DKM) container into Enforcement mode. It addresses the elevation of privilege vulnerability CVE-2026-56155. On supported Windows Server versions, AD FS remediates insecure ACLs automatically unless administrators opted out. Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 require manual remediation. The change is live.

Microsoft · Windows Server (AD FS)

In effectDated changeFix script

Windows: NTLMv1-derived credentials for SSO restricted by default (October 2026 update)

Since the October 2026 security update (released 2026-10-13), Windows 11 (26H2, 26H1, 25H2, 24H2) and Windows Server 2025 block the generation of NTLMv1-derived credentials for Single Sign-On by default. This applies only to devices with Credential Guard disabled and the BlockNtlmv1SSO registry value not set. Microsoft states this is a planned hardening change, not a known issue. The change is now live.

Microsoft · Windows

In effectDated change

Debian ca-certificates: emSign ECC Root CA G3 and Comodo AAA Services root removed (DSA-6572-1)

Debian found that several eMudhra intermediate CA certificates have been compromised. Security advisory DSA-6572-1 (published 2026-10-20) provides updated ca-certificates packages that remove the "emSign ECC Root CA - G3" and "Comodo AAA Services root" root certificates. Once the update is installed, certificates chaining to these roots are no longer trusted.

Debian · ca-certificates

In effectDated change

Exchange Online: EWS deprecation needs EWSAllowedAppIDs, Microsoft disables EWS in some tenants

Microsoft has started deprecating Exchange Web Services (EWS) in Exchange Online. In the multi-tenant (WW) cloud, EWSEnabled = True alone no longer keeps EWS working; an app ID allow list (EWSAllowedAppIDs) is required. Microsoft is disabling EWS in tenants where both settings are empty. Tenants already set to EWSEnabled = True are not changed until April 2027.

Microsoft · Exchange Online

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  • Other6

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