CVE-2026-70056
HighCVSS 7.0Summary
A use after free vulnerability exists in the Windows Update Service. An authorized attacker can exploit this flaw to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with valid credentials can locally elevate privileges to administrative level, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Recommendation
Apply Microsoft security updates for Windows Update Service as soon as possible and restrict local access to trusted users.
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Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Update Service. An authorized attacker can exploit this to elevate privileges locally.
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Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Update Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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A use-after-free vulnerability in the Windows Update Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. The flaw resides in the system component responsible for updates.
- CVE-2021-26866High
Elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Update Service. Allows an attacker to gain higher privileges on the system.
Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Windows Update Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS