CVE-2026-65773
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk16th percentile - higher than 16% of all known CVEs
Summary
Improper access control in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with local access could exploit improper access control to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Recommendation
Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for the Windows Kernel.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Improper access control in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS