CVE-2026-69563
HighCVSS 7.0Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk9th percentile - higher than 9% 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
A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Recommendation
Apply the latest Windows security updates.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service
See all- CVE-2026-96920High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83781High
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-2026-69534High
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.
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

