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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2026-27924

Use after free in Desktop Window Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Vulnerability Description

Use after free in Desktop Window Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 21H2< 10.0.19044.7184
MicrosoftWindows 10 22H2< 10.0.19045.7184
MicrosoftWindows 11 23H2< 10.0.22631.6936
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.5020
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022 23H2< 10.0.25398.2274

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-27924?

CVE-2026-27924 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Use after free in Desktop Window Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2026-27924?

CVE-2026-27924 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-27924?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 22H2, Microsoft Windows 11 23H2, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2.