CVE-2026-68873
MediumCVSS 5.5Summary
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service
See all- 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.
- CVE-2026-68874Medium
A vulnerability in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service causes an out-of-bounds read, allowing an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
- CVE-2026-68845High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-62696High
Integer underflow (wrap or wraparound) in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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.