CVE-2026-88080
HighCVSS 7.8Summary
Use after free vulnerability in Windows Installer. An authorized attacker can elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this to escalate local privileges, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
Recommendation
Apply the latest Microsoft security updates for Windows and restrict local access to trusted users.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Windows Installer allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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