CVE-2026-77485
HighCVSS 7.0Summary
SQL Server has a use-after-free vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An authorized user could exploit the flaw to gain higher privileges, potentially leading to system takeover.
Recommendation
Apply security patches from the SQL Server vendor and monitor local user activities.
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- CVE-2026-77482High
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SQL Server has insufficient granularity of access control that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
- CVE-2026-73028High
Improper access control in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
- CVE-2026-65669Critical
Improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component ('injection') in SQL Server allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.