ZDI-26-183 HIGH 7.8 Published Mar 10, 2026

Microsoft Windows win32full Improper Release Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft

A privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2026-24285) has been identified in Microsoft Windows with a CVSS score of 7.8. An attacker who already has low-privileged code execution on a system can exploit this flaw to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising the entire system. Security teams should prioritize patching Windows systems and implementing controls to prevent unauthorized code execution, particularly for systems handling sensitive data or critical functions.

Related CVEs

This site uses cookies essential for authentication and security. No tracking or analytics cookies are used. Privacy Policy