Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
Patch arm64 now: CVE-2026-23346 corrupts kernel I/O memory types on Linux
A newly disclosed Linux kernel vulnerability, CVE-2026-23346, exposes a critical flaw in arm64 architecture's I/O memory mapping that could lead to system instability and potential security risks....
CVE-2026-23364: How ksmbd's Non-Constant-Time MAC Check Threatens SMB Security
A critical vulnerability designated CVE-2026-23364 has exposed a fundamental security flaw in ksmbd, the in-kernel SMB server implementation for Linux. The issue centers on a non-constant-time...
CVE-2026-23286: Microsoft Patches Critical Null Pointer Dereference in ATM LEC Networking Component
Microsoft has addressed a significant kernel vulnerability in Windows systems through CVE-2026-23286, a null pointer dereference flaw in the ATM LAN Emulation Client (LEC) networking component. The...
Samsung Internet for PC Beta Brings Ambient AI, Cross-Device Sync to Windows 11
Samsung has launched a beta version of its Samsung Internet browser for Windows PCs, marking the company's first serious attempt to compete in the desktop browser market. The release represents more...
CVE-2026-23285: Microsoft Documents Linux Kernel DRBD Vulnerability Affecting Windows Subsystem for Linux
Microsoft's security advisory CVE-2026-23285 documents a Linux kernel vulnerability in DRBD (Distributed Replicated Block Device) that affects Windows systems running Windows Subsystem for Linux. The...
CVE-2026-23361: Microsoft Patches Critical PCIe DesignWare Flaw Affecting MSI-X Interrupts
Microsoft has addressed a significant security vulnerability in its Windows operating system through a recent security update. CVE-2026-23361 targets a flaw in the PCIe DesignWare endpoint path,...
Microsoft Scales Back Windows 11 AI Push: Copilot Moves From Everywhere to Where It Actually Helps
Microsoft is pulling back on its aggressive AI integration in Windows 11 after months of user complaints about performance issues and intrusive implementations. The company isn't abandoning its...
Windows 11 Taskbar Gains Movable Position and Smaller Size Options in Latest Insider Builds
Microsoft has finally begun addressing one of Windows 11's most persistent user complaints with new taskbar customization options now available in Insider builds. The Windows 11 Dev Channel build...
Linux NFC Rawsock Vulnerability CVE-2026-23372: Workqueue Race Condition Poses UAF Risk
A critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel's NFC stack has been identified and patched, addressing a race condition in the rawsock path that could lead to use-after-free (UAF) scenarios. Designated...
gRPC-Go Missing Slash Flaw Lets Attackers Bypass Auth on Windows Systems
Microsoft's CVE-2026-33186 documents a critical authorization bypass vulnerability in gRPC-Go implementations that stems from a seemingly minor parsing oversight. The flaw allows attackers to bypass...
CVE-2026-23365: Linux Kalmia USB Driver Vulnerability Highlights Critical Endpoint Validation Gap
CVE-2026-23365 exposes a fundamental security flaw in the Linux kernel's kalmia USB network driver that could allow attackers to crash systems by exploiting improper endpoint validation. The...
CVE-2026-23343: Microsoft's Linux Kernel XDP Patch Fixes Critical Signed Tailroom Vulnerability
Microsoft has assigned CVE-2026-23343 to a Linux kernel vulnerability that exposes systems to potential denial-of-service attacks through the XDP (eXpress Data Path) networking subsystem. The...