CVE-2026-83735

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-763

Impact

A local attacker with standard user access can gain SYSTEM privileges on the affected host. Exploitation requires existing local authentication or code execution.

Root cause

The Windows Kernel attempts to release an invalid pointer or memory reference, leading to memory corruption.

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 security update referenced in the MSRC advisory. No known workarounds exist; restrict interactive local access to untrusted users until patched.

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

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NVD description

Release of invalid pointer or reference in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-83735

Source: nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-83735