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.
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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.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS

