CVE-2026-40410 Details
Description
Use after free in Windows SMB Client allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Windows SMB Client, allowing an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. This vulnerability arises from improper memory management, which can be exploited to gain higher-level access rights.
Users can apply the security update for this vulnerability, which is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles related to the respective Windows version.
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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 May 13, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-40410 | [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 1607 | < 10.0.14393.9140 |
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| microsoft windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.8755 |
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| microsoft windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.7291 |
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| microsoft windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.7291 |
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| microsoft windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.7079 |
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| microsoft windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.8390 |
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| microsoft windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.8390 |
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| microsoft windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.2113 |
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| microsoft windows server 2012 | r2 |
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| microsoft windows server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.9140 |
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| microsoft windows server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.8755 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.5074 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.2330 |
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| microsoft windows server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.32772 |
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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 |
| May 15, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 12, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |