CVE-2026-34340
HighSummary
A use after free vulnerability in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with appropriate permissions could exploit this vulnerability to gain higher privileges on the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the operating system to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor the system for unauthorized activities.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.