CVE-2026-77489
HighCVSS 7.8Summary
Windows Biometric Service contains a null pointer dereference vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with user privileges could gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to system compromise or access to sensitive data.
Recommendation
Install the latest security updates provided by the Windows vendor.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Biometric Service
See all- CVE-2026-83988High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Biometric Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83987High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Biometric Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83986High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Biometric Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83985High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Biometric Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83983High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Biometric Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83982High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Biometric Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83981High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Biometric Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83980High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Biometric Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83979High
Use after free in Windows Biometric Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83978High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Biometric Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Null pointer dereference in Windows Biometric Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.