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Local vector with low-privilege auth required; AC:H reflects UAF race condition; full C/I/A impact reflects SYSTEM-level execution post-exploit.
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Use after free in Windows Message Queuing allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AnalysisAI
Use-after-free (CWE-416) in Windows Message Queuing (MSMQ) allows a locally authenticated low-privileged attacker to escalate privileges to a higher integrity level on affected Windows systems. The vulnerability spans a wide range of Windows releases from Server 2012 through Windows 11 26H1, and Microsoft has released patches across all affected build lines. …
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| Exploitation | Exploitation requires a locally authenticated account with at minimum low-level privileges (standard user or service account) on the target Windows system. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | Real-world risk is moderate-to-high for environments where MSMQ is actively deployed. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
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| Remediation | Apply the Microsoft security update corresponding to the installed Windows version - specific fixed build numbers are listed per-product in the EUVD-2026-73028 advisory and the MSRC update guide at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69645. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours, inventory all Windows systems running MSMQ services across your environment, including Windows Server 2012 through Windows 11 26H1. …
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Same weakness CWE-416 – Use After Free
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EUVD-2026-73028
GHSA-fh5x-p9gr-q6fx