CVE-2026-26179
Microsoft · Published April 14, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
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Description
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Double free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected Products
- Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
- Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems
- Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems
- Windows 11 Version 23H2 for ARM64-based Systems
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C