CVE-2026-50397 Details
Description
Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Windows Kernel has been identified, allowing an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server releases. The issue arises from a memory allocation failure that can be exploited under specific conditions.
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 KB5099539 for Windows 10, KB5101650 for Windows 11, and KB5099536 for Windows Server 2025. For other Windows Server versions, KB5099444 or KB5099535 may apply.
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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 Jul 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50397 | [email protected] | PatchVendor 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 | < 10.0.14393.9339 |
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| microsoft windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.9020 |
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| microsoft windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.7548 |
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| microsoft windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.7548 |
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| microsoft windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.8875 |
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| microsoft windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.8875 |
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| microsoft windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.2269 < 10.0.28000.2525 |
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| microsoft windows server 2012 | r2 |
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| microsoft windows server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.9339 |
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| microsoft windows server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.9020 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.5386 |
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| microsoft windows server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.33158 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |