CVE-2026-68876

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

CVSS v3 8.0 HIGH

8.0^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.1 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-68876

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-09-08 18:18

Updated : 2026-09-09 10:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-68876

Mitre link : CVE-2026-68876

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-68876

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-122

Heap-based Buffer Overflow

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