CVE-2026-96956
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Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
8.0
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-10-13 21:20:14.737000
Last modified
2026-11-02 18:49:15.997000
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