CVE-2026-88085

Heap-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS v3 6.4 MEDIUM

6.4^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 0.5 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-88085

Configurations

No configuration.

History

13 Oct 2026, 21:19

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-13 21:19

Updated : 2026-10-30 20:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-88085

Mitre link : CVE-2026-88085

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-88085

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-122

Heap-based Buffer Overflow

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