CVE-2026-83842
HighCVSS 7.0Summary
Double free in Windows TCP/IP allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could exploit the flaw to execute code with elevated privileges, potentially leading to system takeover.
Recommendation
Apply the latest Windows security updates.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Double free in Windows TCP/IP allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS