Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:12711 - Exploit for Untrusted Pointer Dereference in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2026-40369

ID:12711 - Exploit for Untrusted Pointer Dereference in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2026-40369

Published: May 15, 2026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU131309

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-40369

CWE-ID: CWE-822

Exploitation vector: Local access

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Link to public exploit:

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Kernel. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.

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