CVE-2026-12168 CVE-2026-12168
Local attackers can escalate privileges to SYSTEM and execute arbitrary kernel-mode code via crafted messages to the GFAC anti-cheat driver.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-12168?
CVE-2026-12168 is a high-severity vulnerability in Little Orbit GameFirst Anti-Cheat, published on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An improper validation vulnerability for driver `GFAC_Sys_x64.sys` in Little Orbit GFAC allows a local attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM and execute arbitrary code in kernel mode via crafted messages sent through a Minifilter communication port.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-12168?
How do I fix CVE-2026-12168?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-12168 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-12168 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-12168 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vh4v-p8g7-pj9w.