CVE-2026-68873
MediumCVSS 5.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk40th percentile - higher than 40% of all known CVEs
Summary
A vulnerability in the Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows sensitive information to be written to a log file. An authorized attacker could exploit this to disclose information locally.
Risk Assessment
The organization is at risk of sensitive data leakage that could be read by individuals with local system access.
Recommendation
Install the latest Windows security updates. Restrict local access to systems to trusted users only.
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Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Improper null termination in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Use after free in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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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)
Insertion of sensitive information into log file in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS