CVE-2026-83498
HighCVSS 7.8Summary
Vulnerability involving untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave. Allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with local access could gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise or privilege escalation within the organization.
Recommendation
Install the latest Windows security updates that address this vulnerability. Restrict local access to systems to trusted users only.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows VBS Enclave
See all- CVE-2026-32220Medium
An improper access control vulnerability in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
- CVE-2026-20938High
An untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.