CVE-2026-49167
MediumCVSS 4.7Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk17th percentile - higher than 17% of all known CVEs
Summary
Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
The risk is the possibility of privilege escalation by a logged-in user, which could lead to full system control.
Recommendation
It is recommended to apply the appropriate security patch from Microsoft when available and monitor systems for unauthorized activities.
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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