CVE-2026-50493
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk23th percentile - higher than 23% of all known CVEs
Summary
Use-after-free vulnerability in Windows Graphics Kernel 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.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Graphics Kernel
See all- CVE-2026-62774High
Use after free in Windows Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-62702Medium
Null pointer dereference in Windows Graphics Kernel allows an unauthorized attacker to cause denial of service over a network.
- CVE-2026-61346High
A use-after-free vulnerability in Windows Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Windows Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.