CVE-2026-96956

Stack-based buffer overflow in SQL Server 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 : 1.3 / Impact : 6.0

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96956

Configurations

No configuration.

History

13 Oct 2026, 21:20

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-13 21:20

Updated : 2026-10-16 04:18

NVD link : CVE-2026-96956

Mitre link : CVE-2026-96956

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-96956

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-121

Stack-based Buffer Overflow

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