CVE-2026-83720
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
Use after free in Windows Kerberos allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.0
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-10-13 19:20:16.903000
Last modified
2026-10-29 19:51:58.557000
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"lastModified": "2026-10-29T19:51:58.557",
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"attackVector": "LOCAL",
"attackComplexity": "HIGH",
"privilegesRequired": "LOW",
"userInteraction": "NONE",
"scope": "UNCHANGED",
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