CVE-2026-72961

Out-of-bounds read in Windows Hyper-V allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

  • Published Sep 8, 2026
  • CVSS 8.2 high
  • 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • A fix is available

Affected software

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CVE-2026-72961 at the National Vulnerability Database