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Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows Kernel contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation, enabling a local attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges. S

Security · HIGH
Source: CISA Known Exploited VulnerabilitiesMay 2, 2026, 4:51 PMSecurityhigh

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Microsoft Windows Kernel contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation, enabling a local attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires an attacker to win a race condition.

Vendor: Microsoft

Product: Windows

Due date: 2024-09-03

Known ransomware use: Unknown

Why it matters

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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