CVE-2026-83834
HighCVSS 7.0Summary
Use after free in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An authorized user could exploit the flaw to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to privilege escalation and system compromise.
Recommendation
Apply the latest Windows security updates to fix the use-after-free issue.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS