CVE-2026-83741: Internet Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Internet Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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Use after free in Internet Explorer allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
— Microsoft
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running the listed Microsoft Windows versions or Microsoft Internet Explorer may be exposed. Exploitation is local, so the attacker must already be able to run code or otherwise operate on the affected system.
What level of access does an attacker need?
The attacker must be authorized and have low privileges locally. No user interaction is required once the attacker has the necessary local access.
What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?
A successful attacker can elevate privileges locally. The supplied severity metrics indicate potential high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Is this a remote or network-exploitable issue?
The attack vector is local. The provided data does not indicate that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely over a network.