CVE-2026-26128
HighSummary
Improper authentication in Windows SMB Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with appropriate permissions may gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to serious security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to monitor and restrict access to the SMB server and regularly update the system to patch this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows SMB Server
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Use after free in Windows SMB Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2019-0703MediumActively exploited
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- CVE-2026-72949High
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- CVE-2026-69403Medium
A missing authorization vulnerability in Windows SMB Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-69374Medium
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- CVE-2026-62800High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows SMB Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- CVE-2026-62790High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows SMB Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- CVE-2026-57089High
Use-after-free vulnerability in Windows SMB Server Network Transport Driver (srvnet.sys) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- CVE-2026-56168Medium
A null pointer dereference in Windows SMB Server allows an authorized attacker to cause a denial of service over the network.
Original NVD description (English source)
Improper authentication in Windows SMB Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS