CVE-2026-108466
MediumCVSS 5.3Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk53th percentile - higher than 53% of all known CVEs
Summary
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Kernel allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.
Risk Assessment
The risk is the potential to cause system or service crashes, potentially leading to downtime and unavailability of critical resources.
Recommendation
It is recommended to install the latest security patches for Windows and monitor systems for unusual behavior.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Kernel allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS