CVE Catalog
CVE-2026-42981
HighCVSS 8.1Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.09%
26th percentile - higher than 26% of all known CVEs
Summary
An integer underflow in Windows Performance Monitor allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute code remotely, posing a significant security risk to the system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the system to the latest version to patch this vulnerability and to monitor logs for potential attack attempts.
Original NVD description (English source)
Integer underflow (wrap or wraparound) in Windows Performance Monitor allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.