CVE-2026-68845

HighCVSS 7.8

Published: 08/09/2026(UTC)Updated: 24/09/2026(UTC)Translated: 09/09/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk

0.33%

24th percentile - higher than 24% of all known CVEs

Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized actions in the system.

Recommendation

Install the latest security updates from Microsoft.

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CVE-2026-72969High
Use after free in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2026-72968High
Use after free in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2026-72934High
Use after free in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2026-69743High
Use after free in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2026-69596High
Use after free in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2026-69563High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2026-69534High
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2026-68876High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS