CVE-2026-83986
HighCVSS 7.8Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Biometric Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
Risk of privilege escalation in Windows, potentially leading to full system compromise by an authorized user.
Recommendation
Install the latest security updates from Microsoft for Windows Biometric Service.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Biometric Service
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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-2026-83985High
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.
- CVE-2026-83977High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Biometric Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Biometric Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.