Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Container Isolation FS Filter Driver (unionfs.sys) allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 5.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 26H1 | >= 10.0.28000.0, < 10.0.28000.2704 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-72971Vendor Advisory, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 11, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 24, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed