CVE-2026-83856
HighCVSS 7.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk46th percentile - higher than 46% of all known CVEs
Summary
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Event Logging Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Risk Assessment
A remote attacker could execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Recommendation
Install the latest security updates and restrict access to the event logging service.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Event Logging Service
See all- CVE-2026-33834High
Improper access control in Windows Event Logging Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-69493Critical
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Event Logging Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- CVE-2026-95904Medium
A buffer over-read in Windows Event Logging Service allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-83723Medium
Use of uninitialized resource in Windows Event Logging Service allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-83695Medium
Use of uninitialized resource in Windows Event Logging Service allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-69495High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Event Logging Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- CVE-2026-69494High
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Event Logging Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- CVE-2026-61347Medium
Buffer over-read in Windows Event Logging Service allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-59137Medium
Use of an uninitialized resource in Windows Event Logging Service allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-59126High
A vulnerability in Windows Event Logging Service is due to a race condition when sharing resources, allowing an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Event Logging Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS

