CVE-2026-40369
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Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.8
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Modified
Source identifier
Published
2026-05-12 18:17:16.023000
Last modified
2026-11-03 23:17:43.373000
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