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Null pointer dereference in Microsoft Brokering File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Analysis
Null pointer dereference in Microsoft Brokering File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Technical ContextAI
A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application attempts to use a pointer that has not been initialized or has been set to NULL.
RemediationAI
Add NULL checks before pointer dereference operations. Use static analysis to identify potential NULL pointer issues. Enable compiler warnings.
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EUVD-2025-20633