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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-0038

In multiple functions of mem_protect.c, there is a possible way to execute arbitrary code due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Mariner

8.4CVSS out of 10High severity
Scope

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  • azl3 hyperv-daemons 6.6.126.1-1 on Azure Linux 3.0
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