CVE-2026-8501
CVE-2026-8501
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.
INFO
Published Date :
June 1, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 1, 2026, 6:02 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-8501
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
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are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update PC Tools Internet Security to the latest version.
- Ensure the PCTCore64.sys driver is properly secured.
- Restrict access to the PCTCoreDriver WDM device interface.
- Apply vendor-supplied security patches or updates.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-8501.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-8501 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-8501
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added Reference https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/158530 Added Reference https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/application-security/application-control/app-control-for-business/design/microsoft-recommended-driver-block-rules Added Reference https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/secauthz/security-descriptor-definition-language