What is CVE-2026-96868?

CVE-2026-96868 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24h2, classified under Heap-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2026-10-13.

How severe is CVE-2026-96868?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24h2

CVE-2026-96868

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

Published 2026-10-13 · last modified 2026-10-13.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-122 — Heap-based Buffer Overflow

References

msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96868 (vendor-advisory, patch)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-96868?: CVE-2026-96868 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24h2, classified under Heap-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2026-10-13.
How severe is CVE-2026-96868?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.