CVE-2026-96915

7.8High

Published 13 Oct 2026 · NVD status: Undergoing Analysis · AI triage by gemini-3.8-flash

7.8High

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Impact: Full C/I/A compromise
Weakness: CWE-190

Impact

A local attacker with standard user access can elevate privileges to SYSTEM or kernel level. They need existing access to run code locally on the target Windows system.

Root cause

An integer overflow or wraparound bug exists within Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers.

Affected systems

Versions not listed — check the vendor advisory.

CVSS v3.1 · CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Fix & remediation

Apply the appropriate Windows security update from Microsoft; no interim workaround is documented.

AI-suggested. Run it in staging first and check it against the vendor advisory. Why?

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NVD description

Integer overflow or wraparound in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96915

Source: nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-96915