Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025 Universal Disk Format File System Driver use after free
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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| 8.1 | $5k-$25k | 0.35 |
Summary
A vulnerability categorized as very critical has been discovered in Microsoft Windows. Affected is an unknown function of the component Universal Disk Format File System Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-83513. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.
Details
A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Universal Disk Format File System Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
Use after free in Windows Universal Disk Format File System Driver (UDFS) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
The advisory is available at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-83513 since 08/31/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/14/2026).
Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.
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Product
Type
Vendor
Name
Version
- 10 21H2
- 10 22H2
- 10 1607
- 10 1809
- 11 23H2
- 11 24H2
- 11 25H2
- 11 26H1
- 11 26H2
- Server 2012
- Server 2012 R2
- Server 2016
- Server 2019
- Server 2022
- Server 2025
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
- Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1
VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CNA Base Score: 7.8
CNA Vector (microsoft): 🔒
CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: PatchStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
08/31/2026 CVE reserved10/14/2026 Advisory disclosed
10/14/2026 VulDB entry created
10/14/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: microsoft.comProduct: microsoft.com
Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-83513 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-83513
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-418846
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215
Entry
Created: 10/14/2026 02:36Changes: 10/14/2026 02:36 (63)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
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