CVE-2026-68874
MediumCVSS 5.7Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk58th percentile - higher than 58% of all known CVEs
Summary
A vulnerability in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service causes an out-of-bounds read, allowing an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Risk Assessment
The risk is potential remote data leakage, which may compromise information confidentiality in the organization.
Recommendation
Apply security updates and restrict network access to the service.
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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)
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS