CVE-2026-96937
HighCVSS 7.0Summary
Use-after-free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with local access could gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Recommendation
Install the latest security updates from Microsoft.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Search
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The vulnerability in Windows Search allows an unauthenticated attacker to remotely send specially crafted messages that could lead to a denial of service due to improper handling of objects in memory.
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The vulnerability in Windows Search allows for remote code execution in various versions of Windows, including Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016. The issue arises from improper handling of objects in memory.
- CVE-2023-36884HighActively exploited
A vulnerability in Windows Search allows for remote code execution. An attacker can exploit this flaw to gain control over the system.
- CVE-2017-8589Critical
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- CVE-2026-69911High
Use after free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-69600High
Use after free in Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-69585High
Incorrect type conversion or cast in the Windows Search component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS