CVE-2026-77500: Windows Device Association Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Release of invalid pointer or reference in Windows Device Association Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Device Association Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9512Patch KB5123099 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7582Patch KB5122880 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9245Patch KB5122876
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must already be authorized on the affected system and have local access. The issue is an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability, so it is relevant where a lower-privileged local account could be used to gain higher privileges.
Which platforms are listed as affected?
The listed affected software is Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019.
Does exploitation require user interaction or remote network access?
The supplied vector indicates local attack access and no user interaction requirement. It does not indicate that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network.