7.8 HighCWE-822
CVE-2026-40369
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 vulnerability
MicrosoftWindows 11 Version 24H2
Status
- Not in CISA KEV
- Vendor fix available
Exploit probabilityEPSSchecked 25 Oct
4.7%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 92% of scored CVEs
SeverityCVSS
7.8High
Description NVD
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Coverage 1 article · 1 outlet
- Critical Windows Kernel Flaw Lets Attackers Gain SYSTEM RightsSecurityOnline · first in our coverage