Windows Security
The latest Windows Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
CVE-2026-20877: Critical Windows Management Services Vulnerability Explained
Microsoft has disclosed a significant security vulnerability in Windows Management Services that could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected systems. Designated as CVE-2026-20877,...
CVE-2026-20919: Critical Windows SMB Server Vulnerability Demands Immediate Patching
Microsoft has issued a critical security alert for January 2026, warning administrators about CVE-2026-20919, a newly discovered elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Windows Server Message...
CVE-2026-20876: Critical VBS Enclave Vulnerability Threatens Windows Security
Microsoft has disclosed a significant security vulnerability in its Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) enclave technology, designated as CVE-2026-20876, which presents a serious...
Microsoft Confirms Privilege-Escalation Hole in Windows LSM—Patch Now
Microsoft has released security updates to fix a newly disclosed elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Windows Local Session Manager (LSM), a core system component that manages user sessions...
Patch Alert: Critical Windows Cdpsvc Privilege Escalation Flaw (CVE-2026-20864) Fixed
Microsoft's first security update of 2026 includes a fix for a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Windows Connected Devices Platform Service (Cdpsvc). Tracked as CVE-2026-20864, the flaw...
CVE-2026-20857: Windows OneDrive Component Flaw Grants Attackers System-Level Access — Update Now
Microsoft has released a security fix for a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter driver, the kernel‑mode engine behind OneDrive’s on‑demand file...
CVE-2026-20860: Critical afd.sys Kernel Vulnerability Threatens Windows Security
Microsoft has disclosed a significant security vulnerability in the Windows operating system that could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected systems. Designated as CVE-2026-20860,...
CVE-2026-20859: Critical Windows Kernel Driver EoP Vulnerability Requires Immediate Patching
Microsoft has issued a critical security alert for CVE-2026-20859, a newly discovered elevation of privilege (EoP) vulnerability in a Windows kernel-mode driver that poses significant operational...
CVE-2026-20851: Critical camsvc Info Disclosure Flaw & Windows Patch Guide
A newly disclosed vulnerability in a core Windows security component has raised significant concerns among system administrators and security professionals. CVE-2026-20851, rated as an important...
CVE-2026-20847: Windows File Explorer Spoofing Vulnerability Analysis & Patch Guide
Microsoft has confirmed a significant security vulnerability in Windows File Explorer that could allow attackers to perform sophisticated spoofing attacks, potentially tricking users into interacting...
CVE-2026-20842: Critical DWM Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Analysis & Patch Guide
Microsoft has disclosed a significant security vulnerability in the Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library, designated CVE-2026-20842, which could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges on...
Microsoft Removes Legacy Agere Modem Drivers in Windows Update: Security Implications Explained
Microsoft has taken decisive action to remove legacy Agere Systems soft-modem drivers from current Windows images as part of the January 2026 cumulative update, addressing a persistent security...