Elevation Of Privilege
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CVE-2026-25176: Critical AFD.sys Kernel Vulnerability Threatens Windows Systems
Microsoft has confirmed a high-severity elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock (AFD.sys) tracked as CVE-2026-25176. This kernel-level improper...
Microsoft Patches ATBroker Elevation Vulnerability CVE-2026-24291 in March 2026 Security Update
Microsoft has addressed a critical elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Windows Accessibility Infrastructure component ATBroker.exe, identified as CVE-2026-24291, in its March 10, 2026 Patch...
Microsoft Patches Critical Windows Kernel Elevation Vulnerability CVE-2026-24289 in March 2026 Update
Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday addressed a significant Windows kernel elevation-of-privilege vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-24289. The company rated this security flaw as Important,...
CVE-2026-23672: Microsoft Patches Windows UDFS Vulnerability Granting Full System Access
On March 10, 2026, Microsoft fixed a high‑severity elevation‑of‑privilege flaw in the Windows Universal Disk Format (UDF) file system driver. Labeled CVE‑2026‑23672, the vulnerability...
CVE-2026-21251: Critical Windows Failover Cluster Vulnerability Explained
Microsoft has disclosed a significant security vulnerability affecting Windows Server Failover Clusters, designated CVE-2026-21251, which presents a critical elevation-of-privilege risk in enterprise...
CVE-2026-21253: Critical Windows Mailslot EoP Vulnerability - Patch Analysis & Mitigation Guide
Microsoft has disclosed a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Mailslot file system driver, designated CVE-2026-21253, which could allow attackers to gain SYSTEM-level...
Critical Windows HTTP.sys Flaw CVE-2026-21250: Patch Analysis & Security Impact
Microsoft has issued an urgent security update addressing a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows HTTP protocol stack, designated as CVE-2026-21250. This kernel-mode flaw in...
CVE-2026-21508: Critical Hyper-V Storage VSP Vulnerability Threatens Windows Security
Microsoft has issued an urgent security patch addressing a critical elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Windows Hyper-V Virtual Storage Provider (VSP), designated as CVE-2026-21508. This...
CVE-2026-21235: Windows Graphics EoP Vulnerability Analysis & Patch Guide
Microsoft has disclosed a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Graphics Component, designated CVE-2026-21235, that could allow attackers to gain SYSTEM-level privileges on...
CVE-2026-21517: Critical Windows App Installer EoP Vulnerability Explained
Microsoft has disclosed a significant security vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-21517, affecting the Windows App Installer components, specifically those targeting macOS applications. This local...
CVE-2026-24305: Critical Azure Entra ID Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Analysis
A critical elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft's Azure Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) has been identified as CVE-2026-24305, posing significant risks to cloud identity and...
CVE-2026-24306: Critical Azure Front Door Vulnerability Analysis & Mitigation
Microsoft's security catalog has been updated with a concerning new entry: CVE-2026-24306, a critical elevation-of-privilege vulnerability affecting Azure Front Door, Microsoft's cloud content...