CVE-2026-50668
MediumCVSS 6.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk23th percentile - higher than 23% of all known CVEs
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows NTFS allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges via a physical attack.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with physical access can gain elevated privileges, threatening system integrity and confidentiality.
Recommendation
Install the latest Windows security updates; restrict physical access to devices.
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- CVE-2026-62793Medium
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Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-61350Medium
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- CVE-2026-56182High
An integer overflow or wraparound vulnerability in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows NTFS allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges with a physical attack.