CVE-2026-40401

HIGH

Null pointer dereference in Windows TCP/IP allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service locally.

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.1
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH
Published: 5/12/2026Modified: 5/15/2026

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References (1)

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-40401Vendor Advisory