Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the Windows Kernel. This vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. The issue arises from a buffer overflow in the kernel, which can be exploited to gain higher-level permissions.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing a user to gain elevated rights or access within the system.

Remediation

Users can apply the security update KB5083768 to address this vulnerability. This update is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog.

Added: Apr 14, 2026, 8:04 PM
Updated: Apr 14, 2026, 8:04 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
2.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
5.9
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

Our algorithm analyzes dozens of metrics to generate these 8 key vulnerability categories, which are then combined to calculate the overall risk score.