CVE-2026-72961
HighCVSS 8.2Summary
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Hyper-V allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
The vulnerability could allow privilege escalation in the virtualization environment, potentially compromising system integrity.
Recommendation
Apply the latest security patches for Windows Hyper-V.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Hyper-V allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

