CVE-2026-72931

Missing release of resource after effective lifetime in Windows Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.

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CVSS v3.1

4.7 MEDIUM

EPSS

0.25%

probability of exploitation in 30 days

CISA KEV

Not listed

no confirmed exploitation reported

News coverage

sources referencing this CVE

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CVSS v3.1 Detail

Attack VectorLOCAL

Attack ComplexityHIGH

Privileges RequiredLOW

User InteractionNONE

ScopeUNCHANGED

ConfidentialityNONE

IntegrityNONE

AvailabilityHIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Connections

1 relationships

CWE-772

source

Timeline

disclosure → media coverage

Sep 8, 2026

Disclosure — published as a CVE record.