CVE-2026-96108
HighCVSS 7.8Summary
A use after free vulnerability in Desktop Window Manager allows an authenticated attacker to elevate privileges locally. The flaw arises from the use of freed memory.
Risk Assessment
An authenticated attacker could exploit this flaw to escalate privileges, potentially resulting in takeover of the user session.
Recommendation
Urgently install the security updates for Desktop Window Manager provided by Microsoft.
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Type confusion (access of resource using incompatible type) in Desktop Window Manager. An authorized attacker can exploit this flaw to elevate privileges locally.
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Use after free in Desktop Window Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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A Use-After-Free vulnerability in Desktop Window Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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A Use-After-Free vulnerability in Desktop Window Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Desktop Window Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS