CVE-2026-40369
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Published May 12, 2026 · updated Jun 26, 2026 · microsoft windows 11 24h2
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Timeline
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May 12, 2026 · NIST NVD
Detected
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Jun 26, 2026 · NIST NVD
Updated
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected
- cpe microsoft/windows 11 24h2version unspecified
- cpe microsoft/windows 11 25h2version unspecified
- cpe microsoft/windows 11 26h1version unspecified
- cpe microsoft/windows server 2025version unspecified
Sources
- CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-40369
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-40369
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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