CVE-2026-85850
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
Release of invalid pointer or reference in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.8
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-10-13 19:21:11.207000
Last modified
2026-10-29 19:40:26.500000
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