High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published May 12, 2026· Updated May 14, 2026
CVE-2026-33841
CVE-2026-33841
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
1- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-33841nvdVendor Advisory
News mentions
4- Patch Tuesday - May 2026Rapid7 Blog · May 13, 2026
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday for May 2026 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilitiesCisco Talos Intelligence · May 12, 2026
- Microsoft May 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 120 flaws, no zero-daysBleepingComputer · May 12, 2026
- Microsoft’s May 2026 Patch Tuesday Addresses 118 CVEs (CVE-2026-41103)Tenable Blog · May 12, 2026