CVE-2025-55686
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Description
Use after free in Windows PrintWorkflowUserSvc allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.0
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2025-10-14 17:15:49.600000
Last modified
2026-10-18 21:10:00.120000
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