CVE-2026-97812

7.0High

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

7.0High

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: High
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Impact: Full C/I/A compromise
Weakness: CWE-415

Impact

Local authenticated attackers can elevate privileges to SYSTEM on the affected Windows machine. They must already have local execution or credentials on the target host.

Root cause

A double-free condition exists in the Windows Update Orchestrator Service.

Affected systems

Versions not listed — check the vendor advisory.

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

Fix & remediation

Install the security update from Microsoft via Windows Update or the MSRC advisory; no workaround is specified, so isolate vulnerable hosts from 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

Double free in Windows Update Orchestrator Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-97812PatchVendor Advisory

Source: nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-97812