CVE-2026-49798: windows 10 1607 vulnerability

Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2026-49798CVSS 9.3Windows

CVE-2026-49798: windows 10 1607 vulnerability

Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS
9.3 CRITICAL
EPSS
81.38%
Known exploited
not in KEV
Product
windows 10 1607

What is known

Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Sources

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