CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-96312

HighCVSS 7.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit the buffer overflow to execute arbitrary code in the kernel, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Recommendation

Apply the latest Windows security updates.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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