CVE-2026-83675: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Oct 13, 2026
·Updated
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
1 affected component
Microsoft Windows Kernel
Event History
Oct 13, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:59 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Is user interaction required for exploitation?
No. The vector indicates that exploitation does not require user interaction.
2
What level of access does an attacker need?
The attacker needs local access and low privileges. The vulnerability is not described as remotely exploitable.
3
How difficult is exploitation expected to be?
The attack complexity is rated High, meaning exploitation requires conditions beyond simply having local low-privileged access.
4
What is the potential security impact after successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation can result in high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability within the affected security authority.