Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Search Component
CVE-2026-70145

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1607
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows 10 Version 21h2
Windows 10 Version 22h2
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-70145?

An unauthorized attacker can exploit an out-of-bounds read in the Microsoft Windows Search Component to gain access to sensitive information stored locally on the affected systems. This vulnerability may allow the attacker to bypass certain security controls, leading to potential data exposure. Users are encouraged to regularly update their systems to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.9512

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.9245

Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.7725

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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