High severityNVD Advisory· Published Aug 17, 2026· Updated Aug 18, 2026
CVE-2026-40144
CVE-2026-40144
Description
A memory-corruption vulnerability exists in a kernel-mode component of BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management (Windows deployments) prior to version 26.1.2. Insufficient validation of input processed by the component may result in memory being accessed outside its intended bounds.
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Affected products
1- Range: <26.1.2
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2News mentions
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