Type Vulnerability
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Kernel · Memory corruption
Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally
CVE-2026-95948
What this means
This is rated high severity (7.8 out of 10). There is no confirmed exploitation of it yet. Ask IT whether the affected products are in your estate.
Full vendor description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Scoring and exploitation
7.8/ 10
CVSS 3.1 base scoreHigh
Exploitable only with local access and a low-privilege account, and no one has to click or open anything. High impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability
Longer bar: easier to attack
Attack vectorLocalAV:L
Attack complexityLowAC:L
Privileges requiredLowPR:L
User interactionNoneUI:N
ScopeUnchangedS:U
Impact
Longer bar: more harm
ConfidentialityHighC:H
IntegrityHighI:H
AvailabilityHighA:H
- ~0.3% estimated chance of attack in 30 daysModel estimate (): a probability signal, not confirmed exploitation
- Exploited in the wild
- Not confirmed in the
- Not reported
Weaknesses
CWE-121
References
1 link from the CVE record, grouped by site.
msrc.microsoft.com1 link