CVE-2026-62788: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33296Fixed in 10.0.26100.33222Patch KB5120228 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9168Fixed in 10.0.26100.9106Patch KB5120994 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7517Patch KB5120240 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9168Fixed in 10.0.26000.9106Patch KB5120994 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9168Fixed in 10.0.26100.9106Patch KB5120994 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.2704Patch KB5121000
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-62788?
CVE-2026-62788 has a severity rating of high, with a score of 7.
What does CVE-2026-62788 affect?
CVE-2026-62788 affects Microsoft Windows 11 and Microsoft Windows Server 2025.
How does CVE-2026-62788 exploit the system?
CVE-2026-62788 allows an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges due to a use-after-free issue in the Windows Kernel.
What is the risk associated with CVE-2026-62788?
CVE-2026-62788 has a risk score of 63, indicating it poses a significant threat to affected systems.
How can I mitigate CVE-2026-62788?
To mitigate CVE-2026-62788, ensure your systems are updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.