CVE-2026-48583
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk19th percentile - higher than 19% of all known CVEs
Summary
The Windows Kernel contains a Use After Free vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with limited privileges can gain higher privileges, enabling full system control and access to sensitive data.
Recommendation
Apply the security update from Microsoft that addresses this vulnerability.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS