CVE-2026-49162
HighCVSS 7.0Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk10th percentile - higher than 10% of all known CVEs
Summary
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Brokering File System. This allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An authorized user can escalate privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access to files and system resources.
Recommendation
Install Windows security updates.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Brokering File System
See all- CVE-2026-50458High
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Brokering File System that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-50361High
A double free vulnerability in Microsoft Brokering File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-50305High
A use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Brokering File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Microsoft Brokering File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.