CVE-2026-20838 Details
Description
Generation of error message containing sensitive information in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
A vulnerability in the Windows Kernel allows authorized attackers to locally disclose sensitive information. This issue arises from the generation of error messages that unintentionally reveal kernel memory contents to user mode processes.
Users can apply the security update for this vulnerability, which is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles KB5073379 for Windows Server 2025, KB5074109 for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, and KB5073457 for Windows Server 2022.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jan 13, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20838 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-209 | Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.6491 |
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| microsoft windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.7623 |
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| microsoft windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.7623 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.4648 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.2092 |
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| microsoft windows server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.32230 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jan 13, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |