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Local access with low privileges is sufficient; no user interaction needed; full C/I/A impact reflects SYSTEM-level privilege escalation achievable via heap overflow.
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Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Account allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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AnalysisAI
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Microsoft Account component of Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 enables local privilege escalation to full system access. An authorized local attacker with standard user-level privileges exploits CWE-122 heap corruption to gain complete control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected host. …
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| Exploitation | Exploitation requires a valid local user account on the affected Windows 11 or Windows Server 2025 system (PR:L, AV:L) - no administrative rights are needed, but the attacker must be able to execute code locally. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 7.8 score with AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N accurately reflects a local privilege escalation that requires no special complexity or user interaction once a foothold exists. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
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| Remediation | Apply the vendor-released patches via Windows Update or WSUS. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours: Inventory all Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 deployments and prioritize mission-critical servers for immediate assessment. …
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2026-73410
GHSA-62pf-8266-27mc