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Windows CVE-2026-21250

HIGH
Untrusted Pointer Dereference (CWE-822)
2026-02-10 secure@microsoft.com
7.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 22:02 vuln.today
CVE Published
Feb 10, 2026 - 18:16 nvd
HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows HTTP.sys allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

AnalysisAI

Windows HTTP.sys contains an unsafe pointer dereference vulnerability that enables authenticated local attackers to escalate privileges on affected systems including Windows 11, Windows Server 2025, and related versions. An attacker with local user access can exploit this flaw to gain system-level privileges with high confidence in successful exploitation. …

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RemediationAI

Within 24 hours: Inventory all Windows servers running HTTP.sys and assess exposure in production environments; begin daily monitoring for exploitation attempts. Within 7 days: Implement network segmentation to restrict HTTP.sys service access and limit lateral movement; enforce strict access controls on authenticated accounts. …

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CVE-2026-21250 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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