CVE-2026-103578: Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Kernel allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges with a p

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-103578?

windows 11 26h1: upgrade to 10.0.28000.3231. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-103578 being exploited?

CVE-2026-103578 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-103578 affect?

CVE-2026-103578 affects windows 11 26h1. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Kernel allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges with a physical attack.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-103578?

Priority 39/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-103578 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting windows 11 26h1. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Kernel allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges with a physical attack.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-822
Published	2026-10-13
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-13 19:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 15:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft windows 11 26h1 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.28000.3231

Fixed in: 10.0.28000.3231

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-103578?

windows 11 26h1: upgrade to 10.0.28000.3231. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-103578 being exploited?

CVE-2026-103578 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-103578 affect?

CVE-2026-103578 affects windows 11 26h1. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Kernel allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges with a physical attack.

How urgent is CVE-2026-103578?

Priority 39/100. On your watchlist

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