CVE-2026-40369

Published: Mag 12, 2026 Last Modified: Mag 12, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 7,8
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high

Description

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Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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Untrusted Pointer Dereference

Incomplete
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Availability Integrity
Potential Impacts:
Read Memory Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Modify Memory
Applicable Platforms
Languages: C, C++, Memory-Unsafe
View CWE Details
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2…
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-40369