CVE-2026-68883
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
8.5
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Undergoing Analysis
Source identifier
Published
2026-10-13 21:17:41.847000
Last modified
2026-10-30 19:18:34.427000
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"id": "CVE-2026-68883",
"sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
"published": "2026-10-13T21:17:41.847",
"lastModified": "2026-10-30T19:18:34.427",
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"source": "[email protected]",
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"source": "[email protected]",
"type": "Secondary",
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"vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"baseScore": 8.5,
"baseSeverity": "HIGH",
"attackVector": "NETWORK",
"attackComplexity": "HIGH",
"privilegesRequired": "LOW",
"userInteraction": "NONE",
"scope": "CHANGED",
"confidentialityImpact": "HIGH",
"integrityImpact": "HIGH",
"availabilityImpact": "HIGH"
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"references": [
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"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-68883",
"source": "[email protected]"
}
]
}