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CVE-2026-96956

Buffer overflow

8.0 HIGH
  1. Published13 Oct 2026

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges requiredHigh
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-96956 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-96956 is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

How severe is CVE-2026-96956?

CVE-2026-96956 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0, rated high.

How do I fix CVE-2026-96956?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.