CVE-2026-12166: A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability for driver `GFAC_Sys_x64.sys` in Little Orbit GFAC allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service via crafted requests that trigger a
A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability for driver GFAC_Sys_x64.sys in Little Orbit GFAC allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service via crafted requests that trigger a system crash.
Details
Original advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12166
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-121660.17% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 7% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-12166 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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