CVE-2026-72971

{
  "id": "CVE-2026-72971",
  "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
  "published": "2026-08-11T17:19:15.220",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-24T15:10:00.190",
  "vulnStatus": "Analyzed",
  "cveTags": [],
  "descriptions": [
    {
      "lang": "en",
      "value": "Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Container Isolation FS Filter Driver (unionfs.sys) allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally."
    },
    {
      "lang": "es",
      "value": "Resolución de enlaces incorrecta antes del acceso a archivos (’seguimiento de enlaces’) en el controlador de filtro del sistema de archivos de aislamiento de contenedores de Windows (unionfs.sys) permite a un atacante autorizado realizar manipulaciones localmente."
    }
  ],
  "affected": [
    {
      "source": "[email protected]",
      "affectedData": [
        {
          "vendor": "Microsoft",
          "product": "Windows 11 version 26H1",
          "platforms": [
            "ARM64-based Systems",
            "x64-based Systems"
          ],
          "versions": [
            {
              "version": "10.0.28000.0",
              "lessThan": "10.0.28000.2704",
              "versionType": "custom",
              "status": "affected"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
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        "source": "[email protected]",
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          "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
          "baseScore": 5.5,
          "baseSeverity": "MEDIUM",
          "attackVector": "LOCAL",
          "attackComplexity": "LOW",
          "privilegesRequired": "LOW",
          "userInteraction": "NONE",
          "scope": "UNCHANGED",
          "confidentialityImpact": "NONE",
          "integrityImpact": "HIGH",
          "availabilityImpact": "NONE"
        },
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      }
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            },
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            },
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              "technicalImpact": "partial"
            }
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        }
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    {
      "source": "[email protected]",
      "type": "Secondary",
      "description": [
        {
          "lang": "en",
          "value": "CWE-59"
        }
      ]
    }
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  "references": [
    {
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-72971",
      "source": "[email protected]",
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        "Vendor Advisory",
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}