CVE-2026-45657: Windows Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- A use after free vulnerability allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- Who is affected
- All users of the Windows Kernel are affected.
- Urgency
- Immediate remediation is critical due to the critical severity and potential for exploitation.
- Action
- Update to the latest Windows Kernel version to mitigate this vulnerability.
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Details
Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-45657
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.
- Elevated exploitation riskCVE-2026-4565715.5% 30-day exploitation probability — well above the norm. Schedule remediation this cycle. Riskier than 97% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-45657 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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