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Local-only attack vector with low-privilege user account sufficient; no interaction needed; full SYSTEM compromise yields high C/I/A with no scope change.
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Integer overflow or wraparound in Windows Installer allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AnalysisAI
Privilege escalation in Windows Installer exposes virtually every supported Windows release to local elevation-of-privilege via an integer overflow (CWE-190) in the msiexec/installer subsystem. Any low-privileged local user can trigger the flaw to gain SYSTEM-level control, with full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact confirmed by the CVSS:3.1 AV:L/PR:L/C:H/I:H/A:H vector. …
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| Exploitation | The attacker must have a valid low-privileged local user account on the target Windows system (CVSS PR:L confirmed). … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 7.8 High score is well-calibrated to the actual risk posture. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
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| Remediation | The primary remediation is applying the vendor-released patch via Windows Update or WSUS. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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EUVD-2026-56308
GHSA-m4p5-298m-jcjf