VDB-369628 · CVE-2026-42981 · GCVE-0-2026-42981

Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025 Performance Monitor integer underflow

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7.1	$25k-$100k	0.74

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Performance Monitor. Executing a manipulation can lead to integer underflow. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-42981. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Performance Monitor. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer underflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-191. The product subtracts one value from another, such that the result is less than the minimum allowable integer value, which produces a value that is not equal to the correct result. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 06/09/2026 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared for download at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-42981. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $25k-$100k (estimation calculated on 06/09/2026).

Upgrading to version 10.0.26100.32995 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Windows

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Temp Score: 7.1
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 8.1
Vendor Vector (Microsoft): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer underflow
CWE: CWE-191 / CWE-189
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Unproven

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

Reaction Time: 🔒
0-Day Time: 🔒
Exposure Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Windows 10.0.26100.32995

Timelineinfo

06/09/2026 VulDB entry created
06/09/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
06/09/2026 +0 days Countermeasure disclosed
06/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-42981 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-42981
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-369628

Entryinfo

Created: 06/09/2026 19:29
Updated: 06/09/2026 19:32
Changes: 06/09/2026 19:29 (38), 06/09/2026 19:32 (32)
Complete: 🔍
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