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AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Local vector with low-privilege trigger; no user interaction or special conditions; full CIA impact consistent with privilege escalation to SYSTEM.
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CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft
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Integer underflow (wrap or wraparound) in Microsoft Standard XPS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AnalysisAI
Privilege escalation in Microsoft Standard XPS (XML Paper Specification) on Windows allows a low-privileged local attacker to gain full system access via an integer underflow (CWE-191) that triggers memory corruption. The flaw affects a broad swath of Windows releases from Server 2012 through Windows 11 26H1. …
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| Exploitation | Exploitation requires a local, low-privileged authenticated session on the target Windows host - this includes standard domain users with interactive logon or Remote Desktop Protocol access. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 3.1 vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H scores 7.8 and represents a realistic, actionable risk: any standard (non-admin) user logged on locally or via RDP can trigger the underflow without any additional interaction or special configuration. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | Apply Microsoft's cumulative updates for the respective Windows version via Windows Update or WSUS - the patch is available per vendor advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69269. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours, conduct an inventory of Windows systems running Server 2012 through Windows 11 26H1 across all environments, prioritizing domain controllers and systems with access to sensitive data. …
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Same weakness CWE-191 – Integer Underflow
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EUVD-2026-73427
GHSA-rgr8-ghq8-v5gj