CVE-2026-69829 – Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL
Critical - Same Day Deployment
“A network attacker could turn a Windows Shell memory flaw into remote code execution without needing privileges or user interaction.”
CVE-2026-69829 is a Critical heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Windows Shell. An unauthorized attacker can exploit the flaw over a network by calling arbitrary endpoints, potentially gaining remote code execution. Successful exploitation could severely affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of an affected Windows system.
Key Details
- Attack Vector
- Network
- Attack Complexity
- Low
- Privileges Required
- None
- User Interaction
- None
- CWE Classification
- CWE-122
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