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CVE-2026-96956 is a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server, disclosed in the October 13, 2026 Patch Tuesday rollout. Tracked at CVSS 3.1 base score 8.0, it stems from a stack-based buffer overflow that could let an already authorized attacker gain SYSTEM privileges over a network connection. The tagged coverage focuses on the MSRC advisory, affected SQL Server product generations, and patch deployment guidance for database administrators, including known issues to watch for after applying the fix. It is most relevant to IT and database teams planning Patch Tuesday remediation.
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    CVE-2026-96956 SQL Server Patch Guide: SYSTEM Privilege Escalation Fixes and Known Issues

    If you manage database infrastructure, the second Tuesday of the month is rarely a quiet affair. In its October 13, 2026 Patch Tuesday rollout, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) published an advisory for CVE-2026-96956, a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting...
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