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HIGH · 7.3

CVE-2026-21235

Use after free in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Vulnerability Description

Use after free in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.8868
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.8389
MicrosoftWindows 10 21H2< 10.0.19044.6937
MicrosoftWindows 10 22H2< 10.0.19045.6937
MicrosoftWindows 11 23H2< 10.0.22631.6649
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012-
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.8868
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.8389
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.4711

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-21235?

CVE-2026-21235 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). Use after free in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2026-21235?

CVE-2026-21235 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-21235?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 22H2, Microsoft Windows 11 23H2.