CVE-2026-27924 Details
Description
Use after free in Desktop Window Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Desktop Window Manager, allowing an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. This vulnerability affects multiple Windows versions, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022. The issue arises from improper memory management, which can be exploited to gain higher system privileges.
Users can apply the security updates provided by Microsoft to address this vulnerability. These security updates can be downloaded via the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles KB5082200 for various Windows 10 versions, KB5082052 for Windows 11 Version 23H2, and KB5082142 for Windows Server 2022.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 9, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-27924 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| microsoft windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.7184 |
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| microsoft windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.7184 |
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| microsoft windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.6936 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.5020 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.2274 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |