Microsoft Windows Brokering File System Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Windows Brokering File System, allowing an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025.

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 for this vulnerability, available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles linked in the 'Security Updates' section.

Added: Jul 14, 2026, 11:03 PM
Updated: Jul 14, 2026, 11:03 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
9.7
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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