CVE-2026-50500

HighCVSS 7.5

Published: 14/07/2026(UTC)Updated: 21/07/2026(UTC)Translated: 22/07/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk

0.69%

49th percentile - higher than 49% of all known CVEs

Summary

A Use-After-Free vulnerability in Windows Netlogon allows an authorized attacker to remotely elevate privileges over a network. The issue stems from improper memory management during authentication request processing.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could gain elevated privileges within a Windows domain, potentially leading to full compromise of workstations and servers in the organization's network.

Recommendation

Apply the Microsoft security update for the affected Windows version immediately. Restrict network trust for unauthorized devices.

Other vulnerabilities in Windows Netlogon

CVE-2026-41089Critical
Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows Netlogon allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Original NVD description (English source)

Use after free in Windows Netlogon allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.