CVE-2026-96150
NVDCVSS scored by secure@microsoft.com
Vulnerability Summary
Use of uninitialized resource in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 5.6 (MEDIUM)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:NAttack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
Affected & Patched Versions
Not provided by NVD for this CVE.
No patched version published yet
Until a fix ships, reduce exposure:
- Restrict access to the affected service or interface to trusted networks.
- Disable the affected feature if you do not need it.
- Watch the vendor advisory for a firmware or software update.
What to do
Fix it during your normal patch cycle. No exploitation is confirmed yet.
- Check whether you run the affected product and which version.
- No patched version is listed yet. Limit access to the affected service to trusted networks, and disable the feature if you can.
- Subscribe to the vendor advisory so you learn when a fix ships.
Timeline
- Nov 10, 2026Published
- Nov 12, 2026Record last modified
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Data last checked: Nov 13, 2026 13:08 (site time)