CVE-2026-83781
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
AI Translation Available
Improper null termination in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
170
Improper Null Termination
IncompleteCommon Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Access Control
Other
Potential Impacts:
Read Memory
Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands
Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart
Dos: Resource Consumption (Cpu)
Dos: Resource Consumption (Memory)
Modify Memory
Alter Execution Logic
Applicable Platforms
Languages:
C, C++
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-83781