CVE-2026-50353
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk23th percentile - higher than 23% of all known CVEs
Summary
Use after free in Windows DirectX allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker can gain elevated privileges, leading to full system compromise.
Recommendation
Install the latest Windows security updates released by Microsoft.
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Use-After-Free vulnerability in Windows DirectX. Allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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- CVE-2026-50375Medium
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows DirectX allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-49807Medium
Windows DirectX exposes sensitive information to unauthorized actors, allowing an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Windows DirectX allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.