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CVE-2026-8501

PCTCore64.sys

Description

Improper access control in the PCTCore64.sys Windows kernel driver from PC Tools Internet Security allows user-mode processes to access the PCTCoreDriver WDM device interface and invoke privileged IOCTL handlers. A local attacker with the ability to access or load the affected driver can exploit this vulnerability to perform sensitive and privileged operations on the target system.

CVSS 7.8EPSS 0.16199999999999998%Risk 0.79
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Published
2026-06-01 17:17:35
Affected versions
unknown
Type
Firmware
Last modified
2026-07-22 07:10:00
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H