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CVE-2026-8501
Summary

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.

Publication Date June 2, 2026, 2:17 a.m.
Registration Date June 2, 2026, 4:18 a.m.
Last Update June 2, 2026, 3:02 a.m.
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