CVE-2026-68876

HighCVSS 8.0

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

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Elevated risk

0.77%

54th percentile - higher than 54% of all known CVEs

Summary

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

Risk Assessment

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

Recommendation

Install the latest security updates from Microsoft.

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CVE-2026-96920High
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Improper null termination in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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-2026-68874Medium
A vulnerability in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service causes an out-of-bounds read, allowing an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

Original NVD description (English source)

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

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