CVE-2026-50296
HighCVSS 7.0Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk10th percentile - higher than 10% of all known CVEs
Summary
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Graphics Kernel. This allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker can exploit this flaw to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising the stability and security of the graphics subsystem.
Recommendation
Install Windows security updates.
Other vulnerabilities in Graphics Kernel
See all- CVE-2026-20836High
A race condition exists in the Graphics Kernel due to improper synchronization of shared resources. This allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-20814High
A race condition exists in the Graphics Kernel due to improper synchronization of shared resources. This allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.