CVE-2026-39824

CVE-2026-39824 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-190.

Key facts

Description

NewNTUnicodeString does not check for string length overflow. When provided with a string that overflows the maximum size of a NTUnicodeString (a 16-bit number of bytes), it returns a truncated string rather than an error.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-39824?
NewNTUnicodeString does not check for string length overflow. When provided with a string that overflows the maximum size of a NTUnicodeString (a 16-bit number of bytes), it returns a truncated string rather than an error.
How severe is CVE-2026-39824?
CVE-2026-39824 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-39824 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-39824?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-39824 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-39824 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31498.
When was CVE-2026-39824 published?
CVE-2026-39824 was published on 2026-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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