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Information disclosure in Windows Shell exposes sensitive data to authenticated low-privileged attackers, with a confirmed vendor patch available. The vulnerability stems from CWE-200 improper information exposure within the Windows Shell component, allowing confidentiality compromise with no integrity or availability impact. No public exploit code or CISA KEV listing has been identified at time of analysis, but the high confidentiality impact score (C:H) and low attack complexity elevate practical concern for environments where lateral movement or credential harvesting are threat vectors.
Windows Shell exposes sensitive information to locally authenticated, low-privileged attackers without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges. The vulnerability (CWE-200) results in high confidentiality impact, allowing disclosure of sensitive data accessible through the Shell component. No active exploitation has been confirmed by CISA KEV and no public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis, though the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) has acknowledged the issue via advisory.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library enables an authorized low-privilege user to elevate to higher privileges via a use-after-free condition. The flaw carries a CVSS 7.8 (High) and no public exploit identified at time of analysis, though Microsoft has acknowledged the issue through MSRC. Successful exploitation grants full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact on the affected host.
Privilege elevation in the Windows TCP/IP networking stack allows an unauthenticated attacker on an adjacent network to gain elevated privileges by triggering a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122). The CVSS 9.6 score with scope change (S:C) indicates the compromise crosses security boundaries beyond the vulnerable component itself. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and the issue is not currently listed in CISA KEV.
Null pointer dereference in Windows Kerberos enables an authenticated network attacker to crash the Kerberos service, causing denial of service. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N) confirms exploitation is achievable over the network by any low-privilege authenticated user with no user interaction required, resulting in high availability impact (A:H) with no confidentiality or integrity consequences. No active exploitation confirmed (not in CISA KEV), and no public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Projected File System (ProjFS) Filter Driver allows an authenticated low-privileged user on a Windows host to escalate to higher privileges by triggering a buffer over-read in the kernel-mode driver. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and the issue is not listed in CISA KEV, but the CVSS 7.8 with low attack complexity and no user interaction makes it an attractive post-compromise target for endpoint operators.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Function Discovery Service (fdwsd.dll) allows an authorized low-privileged attacker on the host to win a race condition and obtain elevated privileges. Reported by Microsoft (secure@microsoft.com) and tracked under MSRC's update guide, the issue carries a CVSS 7.0 score driven by high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability, though the high attack complexity reflects the timing window required. No public exploit identified at time of analysis and the flaw is not currently listed in CISA KEV.
Local privilege escalation in Windows Administrator Protection allows an authorized attacker with low-privilege access to bypass a security feature on affected Windows systems. The flaw stems from improper access control (CWE-284) in the Administrator Protection mechanism, and while no public exploit identified at time of analysis, the high CVSS 7.8 reflects the meaningful impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability once the bypass is achieved. The issue was reported by Microsoft (secure@microsoft.com) and is tracked through MSRC rather than CISA KEV.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Projected File System (ProjFS) Filter Driver enables an authorized low-privileged user to elevate to higher privileges through a buffer over-read condition. The flaw affects Microsoft Windows installations where the ProjFS filter driver is present, and exploitation yields high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis, and the issue is not currently listed in CISA KEV.
Local privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows DNS allows an authenticated low-privileged user to gain elevated privileges via a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122). The CVSS 7.0 score reflects high attack complexity and local-only access, and no public exploit is identified at time of analysis. The flaw was reported privately by Microsoft (MSRC) and is tracked under MSRC advisory CVE-2026-41108.
Local privilege escalation in Microsoft Kinect allows an authenticated low-privileged user to elevate to higher privileges due to improper access control (CWE-284). The vulnerability carries a CVSS 7.8 (High) rating with local attack vector and low complexity, and no public exploit identified at time of analysis. Successful exploitation yields high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the affected host.
Elevation of privilege in the Microsoft Windows Universal Disk Format File System (UDFS) driver allows a local authenticated attacker to escalate to SYSTEM-level privileges with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 7.8 vector indicates local attack with low complexity and low privileges required, and no public exploit identified at time of analysis. The vulnerability stems from a numeric truncation error (CWE-197) in kernel-mode file system code, a class historically favored by post-compromise privilege escalation chains.
Local privilege escalation in the Microsoft Windows Universal Disk Format File System (UDFS) driver allows an authenticated low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM-level code execution by triggering a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122). The flaw affects Windows endpoints where the UDFS kernel driver parses attacker-controlled UDF-formatted media (typically optical discs or mounted disc images). No public exploit identified at time of analysis and the issue is not currently listed on CISA KEV.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock (AFD.sys) allows an authenticated low-privileged user to elevate to SYSTEM by triggering a use-after-free condition in the kernel-mode driver. No public exploit identified at time of analysis and the issue is not listed in CISA KEV, but AFD.sys has a long history of being targeted for kernel EoP, making this a likely candidate for future weaponization. CVSS 7.0 reflects the high attack complexity required to reliably win the underlying race or reuse condition.
Local privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Attestation allows an authenticated local user with low privileges to gain elevated permissions on the host through a trust boundary violation (CWE-501). The flaw is rated CVSS 7.8 with high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis. The issue is tagged as Information Disclosure by the reporter, but the CVSS vector indicates full system compromise potential once exploited.
Windows security feature bypass, publicly dubbed 'YellowKey', exposes systems to full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise via command injection (CWE-77) requiring only physical access - no credentials or user interaction needed. A proof-of-concept was released publicly prior to patch availability, violating coordinated disclosure norms, which lowers the attacker skill bar significantly. No vendor-released patch exists at time of analysis; Microsoft has confirmed the issue and is preparing a security update.
Untrusted search path in Windows GDI allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
Privilege escalation in Windows Telephony Service through heap buffer overflow affects Windows 10 1607, Windows 11 25h2, and Windows Server 2012, allowing adjacent network attackers to gain elevated system access without authentication. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.8 but currently lacks a patch, creating significant risk for exposed systems. Exploitation requires network proximity but no user interaction.
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information in Windows Accessibility Infrastructure (ATBroker.exe) affects Windows Server 2019, 2025, Windows 10 22h2, and Windows 11 25h2, allowing local authenticated attackers to read confidential data. The vulnerability requires user privileges and local access but poses no risk to system integrity or availability. No patch is currently available for this issue.
Windows Shell Link Processing leaks sensitive information over the network in Windows Server 2012, 2019, and 2022, enabling remote spoofing attacks without authentication or user interaction. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this information disclosure to conduct spoofing attacks against affected systems. No patch is currently available.
Information disclosure in Windows GDI+ affects Windows 11 (24h2, 25h2) and Windows Server 2012/2016, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data remotely through an out-of-bounds memory access vulnerability. The flaw requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network to compromise confidentiality without modifying system data or availability. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock in Windows Server 2025, 2022, and Windows 10 1809 contains insufficient input validation that allows authenticated local users to escalate privileges. An attacker with local access and valid credentials can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated system permissions, though no patch is currently available. This HIGH severity vulnerability affects multiple Windows Server and client versions with no active exploit mitigation path.
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock (AFD) in Windows 11 versions 24h2 and 26h1 contains a use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416) that allows authenticated local attackers to escalate privileges through memory corruption. An attacker with local access could exploit this flaw to gain elevated system permissions, though no official patch is currently available.
Privilege escalation in Windows Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) across Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server platforms allows authenticated network attackers to gain elevated privileges by exploiting improper validation of resource naming restrictions. An attacker with valid domain credentials can leverage this vulnerability to escalate their access level without user interaction. Currently, no patch is available, leaving all affected Windows versions vulnerable.
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock in Windows 10 (all versions) and Windows 11 contains an access control weakness that enables authenticated local attackers to escalate privileges to system level. An attacker with standard user credentials can exploit this flaw to gain elevated rights on affected systems. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Windows Extensible File Allocation (exFAT) contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability affecting Windows Server 2022, Windows 10 1607, and Windows 11 versions 23h2/25h2, enabling authenticated local users to escalate privileges with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires local access and user-level privileges to exploit, with no patch currently available. This flaw carries a CVSS score of 7.8 and affects multiple supported Windows versions across server and client platforms.
Remote code execution in Windows RRAS affects Windows 10 1607 and Windows Server 2022 23h2 through an integer overflow vulnerability exploitable by authenticated network attackers. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, enabling authenticated users to execute arbitrary code with high integrity and confidentiality impact. No patch is currently available, making this a critical exposure for affected Windows environments.
Privilege escalation in Windows Authentication Methods (Windows 10 22H2, Windows 11 26H1) stems from a use-after-free memory vulnerability that allows authenticated local attackers to gain elevated system privileges. The flaw requires low user privileges and manual interaction but provides complete system compromise through code execution. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
Use after free in Windows Hyper-V allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.0 HIGH]
A division by zero flaw in the Microsoft Graphics Component on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems enables local attackers to trigger a denial of service condition without requiring special privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 10 1607, 22h2 and Windows 11 25h2, 26h1, with no patch currently available.
Microsoft Graphics Component on Windows 10 21H2, Windows Server 2016, and Windows 11 25H2 is vulnerable to a null pointer dereference that enables local denial of service attacks. An attacker with local access can trigger the vulnerability without requiring elevated privileges or user interaction to crash the graphics component and render the system unavailable. No patch is currently available for this medium-severity vulnerability.
Privilege escalation in Microsoft's Brokering File System on Windows 11 (24h2 and 25h2) stems from a use-after-free vulnerability that allows local attackers to gain elevated system privileges. An attacker with local access can exploit memory corruption to execute arbitrary code with higher privileges, potentially compromising system integrity. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Local code execution in Windows System Image Manager (Windows 11 23h2, Windows Server 2019/2022) through unsafe deserialization of untrusted data. An authenticated local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. No patch is currently available.
Privilege escalation in Windows Performance Counters via null pointer dereference affects Windows Server 2019 and Windows 11 systems, enabling authenticated local attackers to gain elevated privileges. The vulnerability impacts systems where users have standard account access, allowing them to escalate to higher privilege levels on affected machines. No patch is currently available.
Privilege escalation in Windows Device Association Service (Windows 10 versions 1607, 1809, and 21H2) stems from improper synchronization of shared resources, enabling local authenticated users to gain elevated system privileges. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity and no user interaction, making it exploitable by insiders or compromised local accounts. No patch is currently available.
Privilege escalation in Windows Device Association Service across Windows 10, 11, and Server 2022 stems from improper synchronization of shared resources, enabling local authenticated users to gain elevated system privileges. The vulnerability requires local access and specific timing conditions but poses high risk due to its impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch is currently available.
Windows SMB Server authentication bypass across multiple versions (Windows 10 1607, Windows 11 23h2, Windows Server 2012/2025) permits authenticated local users to escalate privileges with high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability stems from improper authentication validation in the SMB service, allowing a local attacker to gain system-level access without user interaction. No patch is currently available, leaving affected systems vulnerable to privilege escalation attacks from any authenticated user.
Privilege escalation in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock affects Windows 11 24H2, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025, allowing authenticated local attackers to gain system-level access through null pointer dereference. The vulnerability requires valid user credentials and local access but no user interaction to exploit. No patch is currently available.
Privilege escalation in Windows Connected Devices Platform Service (Cdpsvc) exploits a use-after-free memory vulnerability, affecting Windows 10 22h2 and Windows 11 (25h2, 26h1). An authenticated local attacker can leverage this flaw to gain system-level privileges on vulnerable systems. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
Privilege escalation in Windows Accessibility Infrastructure (ATBroker.exe) across Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022 stems from improper permission assignments on a critical resource. A local authenticated attacker can exploit this misconfiguration to gain elevated privileges without user interaction. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Windows Projected File System in Windows 11 and Server 2022 contains improper access control that enables authenticated local users to escalate privileges to system level. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated permissions without user interaction. Currently, no patch is available to address this issue.
Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
Windows Kernel path traversal vulnerability in Server 2025, Server 2022, Windows 11 24h2, and Windows 10 22h2 enables authenticated local attackers to achieve full system compromise through privilege escalation. The flaw allows an authorized user to manipulate file name or path parameters, bypassing access controls and gaining kernel-level privileges. No patch is currently available.
Privilege escalation in Windows 11 (24h2, 26h1) and Windows Server 2022 (23h2) via heap overflow allows authenticated local users to gain system-level access. The vulnerability requires valid credentials but no user interaction, making it a direct path to complete system compromise. No patch is currently available.
Windows Push Message Routing Service contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that enables authenticated local users to access sensitive information on affected systems running Windows 10 and Windows 11. The vulnerability requires valid credentials to exploit and poses a confidentiality risk, though no patch is currently available. This affects multiple Windows versions including 21H2, 22H2, and 23H2 releases.
Windows MapUrlToZone security bypass in Windows 11 24H2, Windows 10 21H2, and Windows Server 2016/2025 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to circumvent zone-based security restrictions through improper path equivalence resolution. An attacker can exploit this network-accessible vulnerability without user interaction to bypass intended access controls. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
Windows ReFS contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability affecting Server 2019, 2022, 2025, and Windows 11 26h1 that enables authenticated local users to escalate privileges with high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires low attack complexity and no user interaction, making it exploitable by any authenticated user on the system. No patch is currently available for this HIGH severity issue.
Windows Universal Disk Format File System Driver (UDFS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
Privilege escalation in the Windows Bluetooth RFCOM Protocol Driver across Windows 11 26h1, Windows Server 2025, and Windows 10 1809 stems from improper synchronization of concurrent access to shared resources. An authenticated local attacker can exploit this race condition to gain elevated privileges on affected systems. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Use after free in Broadcast DVR allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.0 HIGH]
Desktop Window Manager (DWM) in Windows contains a type confusion vulnerability (CVE-2026-21519, CVSS 7.8) that enables authorized local attackers to escalate privileges. KEV-listed, this kernel-level vulnerability in the Windows compositor allows any authenticated user to achieve SYSTEM-level access through exploitation of an incompatible type access in DWM's resource handling.
Windows Shell contains a protection mechanism failure (CVE-2026-21510, CVSS 8.8) that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass security features over a network. KEV-listed, this vulnerability in the core Windows Shell component enables remote code execution by circumventing security boundaries designed to prevent execution of untrusted content received from the network.
Windows Storage component contains an authentication bypass that enables authenticated local users to escalate privileges on Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2016/2019 systems. An attacker with valid local credentials can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated system access without user interaction. No patch is currently available for this HIGH severity issue affecting multiple Windows versions.
Windows Hyper-V fails to properly enforce access controls, enabling local authenticated users to circumvent security features and gain unauthorized system access. This high-severity flaw affects Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, and Hyper-V implementations, allowing privileged attackers to escalate privileges across system boundaries. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Windows HTTP.sys contains an unsafe pointer dereference vulnerability that enables authenticated local attackers to escalate privileges on affected systems including Windows 11, Windows Server 2025, and related versions. An attacker with local user access can exploit this flaw to gain system-level privileges with high confidence in successful exploitation. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Heap overflow in Windows Hyper-V enables authenticated local users to achieve arbitrary code execution with high privileges on affected Windows and Windows Server systems. An attacker with local access and user-level permissions can trigger memory corruption through user interaction to compromise system integrity and confidentiality. This vulnerability affects Windows 10 1809, Windows Server 2025, and related Hyper-V implementations with no patch currently available.
Improper input validation in Windows Hyper-V allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally. [CVSS 7.3 HIGH]
Privilege escalation in Microsoft Graphics Component on Windows 11 24H2 and Windows 10 21H2 exploits a heap buffer overflow to allow authenticated local attackers to gain system-level access. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction is not required, presenting a significant risk in multi-user environments. No patch is currently available.
Windows Kernel heap overflow in Windows 11 25h2 and Windows Server 2025 enables authenticated local attackers to achieve privilege escalation with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires local access and user privileges but no user interaction, making it a practical attack vector for lateral movement within systems. No patch is currently available, leaving affected systems exposed until remediation is released.
Heap overflow in Windows Hyper-V enables authenticated local users to achieve arbitrary code execution with high privileges (CVSS 7.3). Exploitation requires user interaction and local system access, affecting Windows 10 1809 and Windows Server 2025. No patch is currently available.
Windows Subsystem for Linux contains a use-after-free vulnerability that enables local privilege escalation for authenticated users. An attacker with valid local access could exploit this memory safety flaw to gain elevated system privileges on affected Windows Server 2022 systems.
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock in Windows 11 23h2 and Windows Server 2022 23h2 contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows authenticated local users to achieve privilege escalation. An attacker with local access and valid credentials can trigger the memory safety flaw to gain elevated system privileges. No patch is currently available for this HIGH severity vulnerability.
Windows HTTP.sys contains a race condition between privilege checks and resource access that enables local authenticated users to escalate privileges on Windows 10 21H2, Windows 11 23H2, and Windows Server 2025. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this timing vulnerability to gain system-level access. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Privilege escalation via heap buffer overflow in Windows Kernel (Windows 10 21H2, Windows Server 2016) allows authenticated local users to gain elevated system privileges. The vulnerability requires local access and user-level permissions, making it exploitable by authorized account holders to bypass security boundaries. No patch is currently available for this issue.
Privilege escalation in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock affects Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022/2019, allowing authenticated local users to gain elevated system privileges. The vulnerability stems from improper access control mechanisms and currently lacks a patch. An authenticated attacker with local access can exploit this to achieve full system compromise.
Local privilege escalation in Windows Subsystem for Linux affects Windows 11 23h2 and Windows 10 22h2 through a race condition in shared resource synchronization. An authenticated local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the system. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability that enables authenticated local users to achieve privilege escalation on affected Windows 10 and Server 2012 systems. An attacker with valid user credentials can exploit this memory corruption flaw to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Local privilege escalation in Windows Connected Devices Platform Service exploits a race condition in resource synchronization, allowing authenticated attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected Windows systems including Server 2022, Windows 11 25h2, and Windows 10 21h2. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction is not needed, making it a practical attack vector for users with standard privileges. No patch is currently available.
Windows HTTP.sys contains an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability that enables authenticated local users to escalate privileges on Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022/2025 systems. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this flaw to gain elevated access without user interaction. No patch is currently available for this HIGH severity issue affecting multiple Windows versions.
Windows Kernel privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows 10 21H2 and Windows Server 2012 stems from improper synchronization of concurrent access to shared resources, enabling local authenticated users to gain elevated system privileges. The race condition can be triggered without user interaction and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No patch is currently available.
Windows Kernel inadvertently logs sensitive information accessible to authenticated local users, enabling information disclosure attacks. This medium-severity vulnerability affects Windows 10 22H2, Windows 11 23H2, and 24H2, as well as Linux systems, allowing authorized attackers with local access to retrieve confidential data. No patch is currently available for this issue.
Buffer over-read in Windows GDI+ allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network. [CVSS 7.5 HIGH]
Windows Secure Boot stores Microsoft certificates in the UEFI KEK and DB. [CVSS 6.4 MEDIUM]
Privilege escalation in Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 Capability Access Management Service results from a race condition in resource synchronization, enabling authenticated local users to gain elevated system privileges. The vulnerability affects multiple recent Windows versions (24h2 and 25h2) and currently lacks a patch. No public exploit code has been disclosed, though the attack requires local access and moderate complexity to execute.
Uninitialized memory in the Dynamic Root of Trust for Measurement (DRTM) component of Windows 11 25h2, Windows Server 2019, Windows 10 22h2, Windows 10 1809, and Windows 11 23h2 allows a high-privileged local attacker to read sensitive information from kernel memory. The vulnerability requires administrative or equivalent privileges to exploit and carries no patch availability. This issue is tracked under CWE-908 with a CVSS score of 4.4.
Privilege escalation in Windows Task Host Process affects Windows 11 and Server 2025 through unsafe symbolic link handling, allowing authenticated local users to gain elevated system privileges. An attacker with standard user access can exploit improper link resolution to bypass access controls and execute arbitrary actions with SYSTEM-level permissions. Currently no patch is available for this vulnerability.
Windows File Explorer information disclosure affects Windows 10 and 11 systems, allowing local authenticated attackers to access sensitive data through improper access controls. The vulnerability requires valid user credentials and local system access, posing a risk in multi-user or shared computing environments where sensitive files may be exposed to other authorized users.
Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave contains an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability that allows authenticated local users to achieve privilege escalation. The vulnerability affects Windows 11 versions 23h2, 24h2, and 25h2, and currently has no available patch. An attacker with local access can exploit this memory safety flaw to gain elevated system privileges.
Windows File Explorer improperly restricts access to sensitive information, enabling authenticated local users to read confidential data without authorization. This vulnerability affects Windows 10 across multiple versions (1607, 1809, 21H2, 22H2) and requires valid user credentials and local system access to exploit. Currently, no patch is available to remediate this information disclosure issue.
Information disclosure in Windows NDIS allows a privileged local attacker with physical access to read sensitive kernel memory regions on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems. The vulnerability requires both authentication and direct hardware interaction, limiting its practical exploitation to scenarios where an attacker has already compromised system access. No patch is currently available for affected Windows versions including 10 (21h2, 22h2) and 11 (25h2).
Information disclosure in Windows VBS Enclave protection across Windows 11 versions (23h2, 24h2, 25h2) results from unsafe pointer handling that allows local attackers to read sensitive data without authentication. The vulnerability requires local access and carries medium severity with no available patch, making it a persistent risk for systems relying on virtualization-based security controls.
Privilege escalation in Windows SMB Server (Server 2025, Windows 11 24H2, Windows 10 22H2) stems from improper synchronization of shared resources during concurrent execution, enabling authenticated network attackers to gain elevated privileges. The vulnerability requires high complexity exploitation but carries high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch is currently available.
Windows File Explorer information disclosure allows local authenticated users to access sensitive data without authorization. This medium-severity vulnerability affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 11 (24h2 and 25h2), Windows 10 1809, and Windows Server 2019, but no patch is currently available.
Windows Telephony Service on multiple Windows versions (10, 11, Server 2008/2022) contains an improper file path control vulnerability that enables authenticated attackers on the same network to escalate privileges to system level. An attacker with local user credentials can manipulate file name or path parameters to achieve elevated privileges without user interaction. No patch is currently available, though the vulnerability has high exploitability potential (EPSS 0.8%).
Windows SMB Server denial of service via race condition affects Windows 10 21h2, Windows 11 24h2, and Windows Server 2022, allowing authenticated attackers to disrupt service availability through improper synchronization of shared resources. The vulnerability requires network access and specific conditions to trigger but carries no patch availability at this time. Impact is limited to availability with no confidentiality or integrity compromise.
Privilege escalation in Windows SMB Server (versions 10 22h2, 11 23h2, and 11 25h2) stems from improper synchronization of shared resources, allowing authenticated network attackers to elevate privileges. The race condition vulnerability requires specific timing conditions but carries high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Windows NTLM authentication across multiple Windows versions (10, Server 2008/2019) allows remote attackers to manipulate file name or path parameters without authentication, enabling network-based identity spoofing attacks. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has no available patch, affecting systems still running older Windows Server editions alongside current Windows 10 releases. An attacker could impersonate legitimate services or users to compromise trust in networked communications.
Privilege escalation in Windows Management Services via use-after-free memory corruption affects Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019, enabling authenticated local attackers to gain elevated system privileges. An authorized user can exploit this vulnerability through a race condition to execute arbitrary code with higher privileges. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Privilege escalation in Windows Management Services affects Windows Server 2019, 2022 23h2, and 2025 through a use-after-free vulnerability that allows authenticated local attackers to gain elevated system privileges. The flaw requires low privileges and manual user interaction to trigger, potentially giving attackers complete system control. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
Information disclosure in Windows Shell exposes sensitive data to authenticated low-privileged attackers, with a confirmed vendor patch available. The vulnerability stems from CWE-200 improper information exposure within the Windows Shell component, allowing confidentiality compromise with no integrity or availability impact. No public exploit code or CISA KEV listing has been identified at time of analysis, but the high confidentiality impact score (C:H) and low attack complexity elevate practical concern for environments where lateral movement or credential harvesting are threat vectors.
Windows Shell exposes sensitive information to locally authenticated, low-privileged attackers without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges. The vulnerability (CWE-200) results in high confidentiality impact, allowing disclosure of sensitive data accessible through the Shell component. No active exploitation has been confirmed by CISA KEV and no public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis, though the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) has acknowledged the issue via advisory.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library enables an authorized low-privilege user to elevate to higher privileges via a use-after-free condition. The flaw carries a CVSS 7.8 (High) and no public exploit identified at time of analysis, though Microsoft has acknowledged the issue through MSRC. Successful exploitation grants full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact on the affected host.
Privilege elevation in the Windows TCP/IP networking stack allows an unauthenticated attacker on an adjacent network to gain elevated privileges by triggering a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122). The CVSS 9.6 score with scope change (S:C) indicates the compromise crosses security boundaries beyond the vulnerable component itself. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and the issue is not currently listed in CISA KEV.
Null pointer dereference in Windows Kerberos enables an authenticated network attacker to crash the Kerberos service, causing denial of service. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N) confirms exploitation is achievable over the network by any low-privilege authenticated user with no user interaction required, resulting in high availability impact (A:H) with no confidentiality or integrity consequences. No active exploitation confirmed (not in CISA KEV), and no public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Projected File System (ProjFS) Filter Driver allows an authenticated low-privileged user on a Windows host to escalate to higher privileges by triggering a buffer over-read in the kernel-mode driver. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and the issue is not listed in CISA KEV, but the CVSS 7.8 with low attack complexity and no user interaction makes it an attractive post-compromise target for endpoint operators.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Function Discovery Service (fdwsd.dll) allows an authorized low-privileged attacker on the host to win a race condition and obtain elevated privileges. Reported by Microsoft (secure@microsoft.com) and tracked under MSRC's update guide, the issue carries a CVSS 7.0 score driven by high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability, though the high attack complexity reflects the timing window required. No public exploit identified at time of analysis and the flaw is not currently listed in CISA KEV.
Local privilege escalation in Windows Administrator Protection allows an authorized attacker with low-privilege access to bypass a security feature on affected Windows systems. The flaw stems from improper access control (CWE-284) in the Administrator Protection mechanism, and while no public exploit identified at time of analysis, the high CVSS 7.8 reflects the meaningful impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability once the bypass is achieved. The issue was reported by Microsoft (secure@microsoft.com) and is tracked through MSRC rather than CISA KEV.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Projected File System (ProjFS) Filter Driver enables an authorized low-privileged user to elevate to higher privileges through a buffer over-read condition. The flaw affects Microsoft Windows installations where the ProjFS filter driver is present, and exploitation yields high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis, and the issue is not currently listed in CISA KEV.
Local privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows DNS allows an authenticated low-privileged user to gain elevated privileges via a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122). The CVSS 7.0 score reflects high attack complexity and local-only access, and no public exploit is identified at time of analysis. The flaw was reported privately by Microsoft (MSRC) and is tracked under MSRC advisory CVE-2026-41108.
Local privilege escalation in Microsoft Kinect allows an authenticated low-privileged user to elevate to higher privileges due to improper access control (CWE-284). The vulnerability carries a CVSS 7.8 (High) rating with local attack vector and low complexity, and no public exploit identified at time of analysis. Successful exploitation yields high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the affected host.
Elevation of privilege in the Microsoft Windows Universal Disk Format File System (UDFS) driver allows a local authenticated attacker to escalate to SYSTEM-level privileges with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 7.8 vector indicates local attack with low complexity and low privileges required, and no public exploit identified at time of analysis. The vulnerability stems from a numeric truncation error (CWE-197) in kernel-mode file system code, a class historically favored by post-compromise privilege escalation chains.
Local privilege escalation in the Microsoft Windows Universal Disk Format File System (UDFS) driver allows an authenticated low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM-level code execution by triggering a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122). The flaw affects Windows endpoints where the UDFS kernel driver parses attacker-controlled UDF-formatted media (typically optical discs or mounted disc images). No public exploit identified at time of analysis and the issue is not currently listed on CISA KEV.
Local privilege escalation in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock (AFD.sys) allows an authenticated low-privileged user to elevate to SYSTEM by triggering a use-after-free condition in the kernel-mode driver. No public exploit identified at time of analysis and the issue is not listed in CISA KEV, but AFD.sys has a long history of being targeted for kernel EoP, making this a likely candidate for future weaponization. CVSS 7.0 reflects the high attack complexity required to reliably win the underlying race or reuse condition.
Local privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Attestation allows an authenticated local user with low privileges to gain elevated permissions on the host through a trust boundary violation (CWE-501). The flaw is rated CVSS 7.8 with high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis. The issue is tagged as Information Disclosure by the reporter, but the CVSS vector indicates full system compromise potential once exploited.
Windows security feature bypass, publicly dubbed 'YellowKey', exposes systems to full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise via command injection (CWE-77) requiring only physical access - no credentials or user interaction needed. A proof-of-concept was released publicly prior to patch availability, violating coordinated disclosure norms, which lowers the attacker skill bar significantly. No vendor-released patch exists at time of analysis; Microsoft has confirmed the issue and is preparing a security update.
Untrusted search path in Windows GDI allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
Privilege escalation in Windows Telephony Service through heap buffer overflow affects Windows 10 1607, Windows 11 25h2, and Windows Server 2012, allowing adjacent network attackers to gain elevated system access without authentication. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.8 but currently lacks a patch, creating significant risk for exposed systems. Exploitation requires network proximity but no user interaction.
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information in Windows Accessibility Infrastructure (ATBroker.exe) affects Windows Server 2019, 2025, Windows 10 22h2, and Windows 11 25h2, allowing local authenticated attackers to read confidential data. The vulnerability requires user privileges and local access but poses no risk to system integrity or availability. No patch is currently available for this issue.
Windows Shell Link Processing leaks sensitive information over the network in Windows Server 2012, 2019, and 2022, enabling remote spoofing attacks without authentication or user interaction. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this information disclosure to conduct spoofing attacks against affected systems. No patch is currently available.
Information disclosure in Windows GDI+ affects Windows 11 (24h2, 25h2) and Windows Server 2012/2016, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data remotely through an out-of-bounds memory access vulnerability. The flaw requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network to compromise confidentiality without modifying system data or availability. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock in Windows Server 2025, 2022, and Windows 10 1809 contains insufficient input validation that allows authenticated local users to escalate privileges. An attacker with local access and valid credentials can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated system permissions, though no patch is currently available. This HIGH severity vulnerability affects multiple Windows Server and client versions with no active exploit mitigation path.
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock (AFD) in Windows 11 versions 24h2 and 26h1 contains a use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416) that allows authenticated local attackers to escalate privileges through memory corruption. An attacker with local access could exploit this flaw to gain elevated system permissions, though no official patch is currently available.
Privilege escalation in Windows Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) across Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server platforms allows authenticated network attackers to gain elevated privileges by exploiting improper validation of resource naming restrictions. An attacker with valid domain credentials can leverage this vulnerability to escalate their access level without user interaction. Currently, no patch is available, leaving all affected Windows versions vulnerable.
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock in Windows 10 (all versions) and Windows 11 contains an access control weakness that enables authenticated local attackers to escalate privileges to system level. An attacker with standard user credentials can exploit this flaw to gain elevated rights on affected systems. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Windows Extensible File Allocation (exFAT) contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability affecting Windows Server 2022, Windows 10 1607, and Windows 11 versions 23h2/25h2, enabling authenticated local users to escalate privileges with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires local access and user-level privileges to exploit, with no patch currently available. This flaw carries a CVSS score of 7.8 and affects multiple supported Windows versions across server and client platforms.
Remote code execution in Windows RRAS affects Windows 10 1607 and Windows Server 2022 23h2 through an integer overflow vulnerability exploitable by authenticated network attackers. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, enabling authenticated users to execute arbitrary code with high integrity and confidentiality impact. No patch is currently available, making this a critical exposure for affected Windows environments.
Privilege escalation in Windows Authentication Methods (Windows 10 22H2, Windows 11 26H1) stems from a use-after-free memory vulnerability that allows authenticated local attackers to gain elevated system privileges. The flaw requires low user privileges and manual interaction but provides complete system compromise through code execution. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
Use after free in Windows Hyper-V allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.0 HIGH]
A division by zero flaw in the Microsoft Graphics Component on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems enables local attackers to trigger a denial of service condition without requiring special privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 10 1607, 22h2 and Windows 11 25h2, 26h1, with no patch currently available.
Microsoft Graphics Component on Windows 10 21H2, Windows Server 2016, and Windows 11 25H2 is vulnerable to a null pointer dereference that enables local denial of service attacks. An attacker with local access can trigger the vulnerability without requiring elevated privileges or user interaction to crash the graphics component and render the system unavailable. No patch is currently available for this medium-severity vulnerability.
Privilege escalation in Microsoft's Brokering File System on Windows 11 (24h2 and 25h2) stems from a use-after-free vulnerability that allows local attackers to gain elevated system privileges. An attacker with local access can exploit memory corruption to execute arbitrary code with higher privileges, potentially compromising system integrity. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Local code execution in Windows System Image Manager (Windows 11 23h2, Windows Server 2019/2022) through unsafe deserialization of untrusted data. An authenticated local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. No patch is currently available.
Privilege escalation in Windows Performance Counters via null pointer dereference affects Windows Server 2019 and Windows 11 systems, enabling authenticated local attackers to gain elevated privileges. The vulnerability impacts systems where users have standard account access, allowing them to escalate to higher privilege levels on affected machines. No patch is currently available.
Privilege escalation in Windows Device Association Service (Windows 10 versions 1607, 1809, and 21H2) stems from improper synchronization of shared resources, enabling local authenticated users to gain elevated system privileges. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity and no user interaction, making it exploitable by insiders or compromised local accounts. No patch is currently available.
Privilege escalation in Windows Device Association Service across Windows 10, 11, and Server 2022 stems from improper synchronization of shared resources, enabling local authenticated users to gain elevated system privileges. The vulnerability requires local access and specific timing conditions but poses high risk due to its impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch is currently available.
Windows SMB Server authentication bypass across multiple versions (Windows 10 1607, Windows 11 23h2, Windows Server 2012/2025) permits authenticated local users to escalate privileges with high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability stems from improper authentication validation in the SMB service, allowing a local attacker to gain system-level access without user interaction. No patch is currently available, leaving affected systems vulnerable to privilege escalation attacks from any authenticated user.
Privilege escalation in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock affects Windows 11 24H2, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025, allowing authenticated local attackers to gain system-level access through null pointer dereference. The vulnerability requires valid user credentials and local access but no user interaction to exploit. No patch is currently available.
Privilege escalation in Windows Connected Devices Platform Service (Cdpsvc) exploits a use-after-free memory vulnerability, affecting Windows 10 22h2 and Windows 11 (25h2, 26h1). An authenticated local attacker can leverage this flaw to gain system-level privileges on vulnerable systems. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
Privilege escalation in Windows Accessibility Infrastructure (ATBroker.exe) across Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022 stems from improper permission assignments on a critical resource. A local authenticated attacker can exploit this misconfiguration to gain elevated privileges without user interaction. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Windows Projected File System in Windows 11 and Server 2022 contains improper access control that enables authenticated local users to escalate privileges to system level. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated permissions without user interaction. Currently, no patch is available to address this issue.
Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
Windows Kernel path traversal vulnerability in Server 2025, Server 2022, Windows 11 24h2, and Windows 10 22h2 enables authenticated local attackers to achieve full system compromise through privilege escalation. The flaw allows an authorized user to manipulate file name or path parameters, bypassing access controls and gaining kernel-level privileges. No patch is currently available.
Privilege escalation in Windows 11 (24h2, 26h1) and Windows Server 2022 (23h2) via heap overflow allows authenticated local users to gain system-level access. The vulnerability requires valid credentials but no user interaction, making it a direct path to complete system compromise. No patch is currently available.
Windows Push Message Routing Service contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that enables authenticated local users to access sensitive information on affected systems running Windows 10 and Windows 11. The vulnerability requires valid credentials to exploit and poses a confidentiality risk, though no patch is currently available. This affects multiple Windows versions including 21H2, 22H2, and 23H2 releases.
Windows MapUrlToZone security bypass in Windows 11 24H2, Windows 10 21H2, and Windows Server 2016/2025 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to circumvent zone-based security restrictions through improper path equivalence resolution. An attacker can exploit this network-accessible vulnerability without user interaction to bypass intended access controls. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
Windows ReFS contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability affecting Server 2019, 2022, 2025, and Windows 11 26h1 that enables authenticated local users to escalate privileges with high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires low attack complexity and no user interaction, making it exploitable by any authenticated user on the system. No patch is currently available for this HIGH severity issue.
Windows Universal Disk Format File System Driver (UDFS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
Privilege escalation in the Windows Bluetooth RFCOM Protocol Driver across Windows 11 26h1, Windows Server 2025, and Windows 10 1809 stems from improper synchronization of concurrent access to shared resources. An authenticated local attacker can exploit this race condition to gain elevated privileges on affected systems. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Use after free in Broadcast DVR allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.0 HIGH]
Desktop Window Manager (DWM) in Windows contains a type confusion vulnerability (CVE-2026-21519, CVSS 7.8) that enables authorized local attackers to escalate privileges. KEV-listed, this kernel-level vulnerability in the Windows compositor allows any authenticated user to achieve SYSTEM-level access through exploitation of an incompatible type access in DWM's resource handling.
Windows Shell contains a protection mechanism failure (CVE-2026-21510, CVSS 8.8) that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass security features over a network. KEV-listed, this vulnerability in the core Windows Shell component enables remote code execution by circumventing security boundaries designed to prevent execution of untrusted content received from the network.
Windows Storage component contains an authentication bypass that enables authenticated local users to escalate privileges on Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2016/2019 systems. An attacker with valid local credentials can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated system access without user interaction. No patch is currently available for this HIGH severity issue affecting multiple Windows versions.
Windows Hyper-V fails to properly enforce access controls, enabling local authenticated users to circumvent security features and gain unauthorized system access. This high-severity flaw affects Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, and Hyper-V implementations, allowing privileged attackers to escalate privileges across system boundaries. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Windows HTTP.sys contains an unsafe pointer dereference vulnerability that enables authenticated local attackers to escalate privileges on affected systems including Windows 11, Windows Server 2025, and related versions. An attacker with local user access can exploit this flaw to gain system-level privileges with high confidence in successful exploitation. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Heap overflow in Windows Hyper-V enables authenticated local users to achieve arbitrary code execution with high privileges on affected Windows and Windows Server systems. An attacker with local access and user-level permissions can trigger memory corruption through user interaction to compromise system integrity and confidentiality. This vulnerability affects Windows 10 1809, Windows Server 2025, and related Hyper-V implementations with no patch currently available.
Improper input validation in Windows Hyper-V allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally. [CVSS 7.3 HIGH]
Privilege escalation in Microsoft Graphics Component on Windows 11 24H2 and Windows 10 21H2 exploits a heap buffer overflow to allow authenticated local attackers to gain system-level access. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction is not required, presenting a significant risk in multi-user environments. No patch is currently available.
Windows Kernel heap overflow in Windows 11 25h2 and Windows Server 2025 enables authenticated local attackers to achieve privilege escalation with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires local access and user privileges but no user interaction, making it a practical attack vector for lateral movement within systems. No patch is currently available, leaving affected systems exposed until remediation is released.
Heap overflow in Windows Hyper-V enables authenticated local users to achieve arbitrary code execution with high privileges (CVSS 7.3). Exploitation requires user interaction and local system access, affecting Windows 10 1809 and Windows Server 2025. No patch is currently available.
Windows Subsystem for Linux contains a use-after-free vulnerability that enables local privilege escalation for authenticated users. An attacker with valid local access could exploit this memory safety flaw to gain elevated system privileges on affected Windows Server 2022 systems.
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock in Windows 11 23h2 and Windows Server 2022 23h2 contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows authenticated local users to achieve privilege escalation. An attacker with local access and valid credentials can trigger the memory safety flaw to gain elevated system privileges. No patch is currently available for this HIGH severity vulnerability.
Windows HTTP.sys contains a race condition between privilege checks and resource access that enables local authenticated users to escalate privileges on Windows 10 21H2, Windows 11 23H2, and Windows Server 2025. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this timing vulnerability to gain system-level access. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Privilege escalation via heap buffer overflow in Windows Kernel (Windows 10 21H2, Windows Server 2016) allows authenticated local users to gain elevated system privileges. The vulnerability requires local access and user-level permissions, making it exploitable by authorized account holders to bypass security boundaries. No patch is currently available for this issue.
Privilege escalation in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock affects Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022/2019, allowing authenticated local users to gain elevated system privileges. The vulnerability stems from improper access control mechanisms and currently lacks a patch. An authenticated attacker with local access can exploit this to achieve full system compromise.
Local privilege escalation in Windows Subsystem for Linux affects Windows 11 23h2 and Windows 10 22h2 through a race condition in shared resource synchronization. An authenticated local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the system. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability that enables authenticated local users to achieve privilege escalation on affected Windows 10 and Server 2012 systems. An attacker with valid user credentials can exploit this memory corruption flaw to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Local privilege escalation in Windows Connected Devices Platform Service exploits a race condition in resource synchronization, allowing authenticated attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected Windows systems including Server 2022, Windows 11 25h2, and Windows 10 21h2. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction is not needed, making it a practical attack vector for users with standard privileges. No patch is currently available.
Windows HTTP.sys contains an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability that enables authenticated local users to escalate privileges on Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022/2025 systems. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this flaw to gain elevated access without user interaction. No patch is currently available for this HIGH severity issue affecting multiple Windows versions.
Windows Kernel privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows 10 21H2 and Windows Server 2012 stems from improper synchronization of concurrent access to shared resources, enabling local authenticated users to gain elevated system privileges. The race condition can be triggered without user interaction and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No patch is currently available.
Windows Kernel inadvertently logs sensitive information accessible to authenticated local users, enabling information disclosure attacks. This medium-severity vulnerability affects Windows 10 22H2, Windows 11 23H2, and 24H2, as well as Linux systems, allowing authorized attackers with local access to retrieve confidential data. No patch is currently available for this issue.
Buffer over-read in Windows GDI+ allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network. [CVSS 7.5 HIGH]
Windows Secure Boot stores Microsoft certificates in the UEFI KEK and DB. [CVSS 6.4 MEDIUM]
Privilege escalation in Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 Capability Access Management Service results from a race condition in resource synchronization, enabling authenticated local users to gain elevated system privileges. The vulnerability affects multiple recent Windows versions (24h2 and 25h2) and currently lacks a patch. No public exploit code has been disclosed, though the attack requires local access and moderate complexity to execute.
Uninitialized memory in the Dynamic Root of Trust for Measurement (DRTM) component of Windows 11 25h2, Windows Server 2019, Windows 10 22h2, Windows 10 1809, and Windows 11 23h2 allows a high-privileged local attacker to read sensitive information from kernel memory. The vulnerability requires administrative or equivalent privileges to exploit and carries no patch availability. This issue is tracked under CWE-908 with a CVSS score of 4.4.
Privilege escalation in Windows Task Host Process affects Windows 11 and Server 2025 through unsafe symbolic link handling, allowing authenticated local users to gain elevated system privileges. An attacker with standard user access can exploit improper link resolution to bypass access controls and execute arbitrary actions with SYSTEM-level permissions. Currently no patch is available for this vulnerability.
Windows File Explorer information disclosure affects Windows 10 and 11 systems, allowing local authenticated attackers to access sensitive data through improper access controls. The vulnerability requires valid user credentials and local system access, posing a risk in multi-user or shared computing environments where sensitive files may be exposed to other authorized users.
Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave contains an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability that allows authenticated local users to achieve privilege escalation. The vulnerability affects Windows 11 versions 23h2, 24h2, and 25h2, and currently has no available patch. An attacker with local access can exploit this memory safety flaw to gain elevated system privileges.
Windows File Explorer improperly restricts access to sensitive information, enabling authenticated local users to read confidential data without authorization. This vulnerability affects Windows 10 across multiple versions (1607, 1809, 21H2, 22H2) and requires valid user credentials and local system access to exploit. Currently, no patch is available to remediate this information disclosure issue.
Information disclosure in Windows NDIS allows a privileged local attacker with physical access to read sensitive kernel memory regions on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems. The vulnerability requires both authentication and direct hardware interaction, limiting its practical exploitation to scenarios where an attacker has already compromised system access. No patch is currently available for affected Windows versions including 10 (21h2, 22h2) and 11 (25h2).
Information disclosure in Windows VBS Enclave protection across Windows 11 versions (23h2, 24h2, 25h2) results from unsafe pointer handling that allows local attackers to read sensitive data without authentication. The vulnerability requires local access and carries medium severity with no available patch, making it a persistent risk for systems relying on virtualization-based security controls.
Privilege escalation in Windows SMB Server (Server 2025, Windows 11 24H2, Windows 10 22H2) stems from improper synchronization of shared resources during concurrent execution, enabling authenticated network attackers to gain elevated privileges. The vulnerability requires high complexity exploitation but carries high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch is currently available.
Windows File Explorer information disclosure allows local authenticated users to access sensitive data without authorization. This medium-severity vulnerability affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 11 (24h2 and 25h2), Windows 10 1809, and Windows Server 2019, but no patch is currently available.
Windows Telephony Service on multiple Windows versions (10, 11, Server 2008/2022) contains an improper file path control vulnerability that enables authenticated attackers on the same network to escalate privileges to system level. An attacker with local user credentials can manipulate file name or path parameters to achieve elevated privileges without user interaction. No patch is currently available, though the vulnerability has high exploitability potential (EPSS 0.8%).
Windows SMB Server denial of service via race condition affects Windows 10 21h2, Windows 11 24h2, and Windows Server 2022, allowing authenticated attackers to disrupt service availability through improper synchronization of shared resources. The vulnerability requires network access and specific conditions to trigger but carries no patch availability at this time. Impact is limited to availability with no confidentiality or integrity compromise.
Privilege escalation in Windows SMB Server (versions 10 22h2, 11 23h2, and 11 25h2) stems from improper synchronization of shared resources, allowing authenticated network attackers to elevate privileges. The race condition vulnerability requires specific timing conditions but carries high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Windows NTLM authentication across multiple Windows versions (10, Server 2008/2019) allows remote attackers to manipulate file name or path parameters without authentication, enabling network-based identity spoofing attacks. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has no available patch, affecting systems still running older Windows Server editions alongside current Windows 10 releases. An attacker could impersonate legitimate services or users to compromise trust in networked communications.
Privilege escalation in Windows Management Services via use-after-free memory corruption affects Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019, enabling authenticated local attackers to gain elevated system privileges. An authorized user can exploit this vulnerability through a race condition to execute arbitrary code with higher privileges. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Privilege escalation in Windows Management Services affects Windows Server 2019, 2022 23h2, and 2025 through a use-after-free vulnerability that allows authenticated local attackers to gain elevated system privileges. The flaw requires low privileges and manual user interaction to trigger, potentially giving attackers complete system control. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]