Microsoft Mailslot File System Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Vulnerability
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Mailslot File System, allowing an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. This vulnerability arises from a race condition that can be exploited to gain SYSTEM privileges.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing an attacker to gain SYSTEM rights.
Added: Feb 10, 2026, 7:50 PM
Updated: Feb 11, 2026, 2:06 AM
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