CVE-2026-85906
HighCVSS 7.8Summary
Use after free in Windows Direct Composition allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
This flaw lets an attacker with valid credentials escalate privileges, potentially leading to workstation takeover.
Recommendation
Apply the latest Microsoft patches for Windows Direct Composition and monitor for unusual local user activity.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Direct Composition
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Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Direct Composition allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Use after free in Windows Direct Composition allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83912High
Use after free in Windows Direct Composition allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83903High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Direct Composition allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83902High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Direct Composition allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83896High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Direct Composition allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-70151High
Use after free in Windows Direct Composition. An authorized attacker can exploit this to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-70021High
Use after free in Windows Direct Composition allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Windows Direct Composition allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS