CVE-2026-40144: CWE-125 Out-of-bounds read in BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management (Windows deployments)
A memory-corruption vulnerability exists in a kernel-mode component of BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management (Windows deployments) prior to version 26.1.2. Insufficient validation of input processed by the component may result in memory being accessed outside its intended bounds.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a kernel-mode component in BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management (Windows deployments) prior to version 26.1.2. Due to insufficient validation of input processed by this component, memory outside the intended bounds may be accessed, leading to a potential memory-corruption issue classified under CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read). The CVSS 4.0 base score is 7.3, indicating a high severity with local attack vector, high complexity, and requiring low privileges but no user interaction. The vulnerability has been published but no vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with low privileges and local access to cause out-of-bounds memory reads in the kernel-mode component, potentially leading to information disclosure or system instability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit local access to trusted users and monitor for updates from BeyondTrust regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-40144: CWE-125 Out-of-bounds read in BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management (Windows deployments)
Description
A memory-corruption vulnerability exists in a kernel-mode component of BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management (Windows deployments) prior to version 26.1.2. Insufficient validation of input processed by the component may result in memory being accessed outside its intended bounds.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.3high
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a kernel-mode component in BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management (Windows deployments) prior to version 26.1.2. Due to insufficient validation of input processed by this component, memory outside the intended bounds may be accessed, leading to a potential memory-corruption issue classified under CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read). The CVSS 4.0 base score is 7.3, indicating a high severity with local attack vector, high complexity, and requiring low privileges but no user interaction. The vulnerability has been published but no vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with low privileges and local access to cause out-of-bounds memory reads in the kernel-mode component, potentially leading to information disclosure or system instability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit local access to trusted users and monitor for updates from BeyondTrust regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- BT
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-09T18:39:27.757Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a83368ebf8831d53930a3b0
Added to database: 08/17/2026, 16:27:58 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 16:56:24 UTC
Last updated: 08/18/2026, 00:22:45 UTC
Views: 15
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