CVE-2026-83727

7.8High

Published 13 Oct 2026 · NVD status: Awaiting Analysis · AI triage by gemini-3.8-flash

7.8High

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Impact: Full C/I/A compromise
Weakness: CWE-126

Impact

A local user with standard account access can elevate privileges to SYSTEM. The attacker needs an existing local logon to run arbitrary code in the context of the OS kernel or a high-privilege service.

Root cause

A buffer over-read in the Windows Overlay Filter driver improperly validates memory bounds during input processing.

Affected systems

Versions not listed — check the vendor advisory.

CVSS v3.1 · CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Fix & remediation

Install the relevant Microsoft Windows security update addressing CVE-2026-83727. No standalone interim mitigation or configuration workaround is documented.

AI-suggested. Run it in staging first and check it against the vendor advisory. Why?

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NVD description

Buffer over-read in Windows Overlay Filter allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-83727

Source: nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-83727