CVE-2026-70248: Windows Hyper-V null pointer dereference denial of service

CVE-2026-70248 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.5 · Published 2026-10-13

Windows Hyper-V is Microsoft's virtualization platform that manages virtual machines on enterprise servers. A null pointer dereference vulnerability allows an authorized user on the host system to crash the hypervisor, causing all virtual machines to become unavailable until the host is restarted, resulting in service outage.

Technologies: Microsoft Windows Hyper-V. Vendors: Microsoft.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-70248 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-70248 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-70248?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.5, published 13 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Microsoft Windows Hyper-V.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-70248?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-70248 attacked?
It is attacked with local access.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-70248?
Check whether you run Microsoft Windows Hyper-V. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A null pointer dereference flaw exists in Windows Hyper-V that can be triggered by an authorized local attacker. The vulnerability requires local access and authentication to the host system. Successful exploitation causes a denial of service by crashing the hypervisor.

Affected products

  • Microsoft Windows Hyper-V

Timeline

  • 2026-10-13: disclosed

References

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