Windows 10 1607
CVE-2026-24289
HIGH
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessAuthenticate as local user
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ExploitTrigger use-after-free in kernel memory
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ExecutionCorrupt kernel data structures
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ImpactExecute arbitrary code with kernel privileges
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Memory lifecycle management
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Execution, Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Local user account required with login access to Windows system; kernel object must be freed and reallocated during specific timing window exploitable by authenticated process. |
| Impact | CVSS 7.8 (HIGH). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitable via local access. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
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Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
Affects your stack
Affects 15 packages in microsoft
Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.
Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-416 (Use After Free). Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Severity by source
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Primary rating from Vendor (microsoft) · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft
DescriptionCVE.org
Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Zero Day Initiative Advisories
Executive ViewAI
A critical Windows Kernel vulnerability allows authenticated users to gain elevated system privileges, potentially enabling attackers to compromise sensitive data, disrupt operations, or establish persistent access. This poses significant risk to any organization running affected Windows systems, particularly those with privileged user accounts or remote access capabilities.
Restrict local administrative privileges; enforce multi-factor authentication for privileged accounts; implement application whitelisting; segment critical systems on isolated networks; disable unnecessary Windows services; monitor for suspicious privilege escalation events; restrict user logon rights; implement Just-In-Time (JIT) access for administrative functions; monitor kernel exploit indicators via EDR tools.
Threat Intelligence Overview
NVD
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Attack Technique
Use-after-free vulnerabilities occur when a program continues to access memory through a pointer after that memory has been deallocated.
Memory corruption occurs when a program writes data beyond the boundaries of allocated memory regions or accesses memory in unintended ways, violating the integrity of the process's address space.
Denial of Service attacks render applications or systems unavailable by overwhelming resources or triggering failure conditions.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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