CVE-2026-80075: Windows Work Folders Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Work Folders allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Work Folders Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008 - 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
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
An attacker must already be authorized on the affected system and exploit the vulnerability locally. The provided data does not indicate that network access or user interaction is required.
What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation allows local privilege elevation. The supplied CVSS vector rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as high.