CVE-2026-70176
HighCVSS 7.0Summary
Use after free in Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
A local attacker could exploit the flaw to elevate privileges, potentially leading to system compromise.
Recommendation
Apply security patches from Microsoft for the Windows kernel subsystem.
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- CVE-2026-83909Medium
Exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere in the Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
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Use after free in Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83897Medium
A vulnerability in the Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem allows exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere. An authorized attacker can disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-83895Medium
A heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges via a physical attack.
Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS