VDB-378445 · CVE-2026-49173 · GCVE-0-2026-49173

Microsoft Windows 11 26H1 Kernel use after free

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8.4	$5k-$25k	1.33

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as very critical has been reported in Microsoft Windows 11 26H1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Kernel. This manipulation causes use after free. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-49173. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows 11 26H1 and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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

The advisory is shared at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-49173 since 05/28/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/14/2026).

Upgrading to version 10.0.28000.2269 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Windows

Version

11 26H1

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Windows 10.0.28000.2269

Timelineinfo

05/28/2026 CVE reserved
07/14/2026 +47 days Advisory disclosed
07/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-49173 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-49173
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-378445

Entryinfo

Created: 07/14/2026 20:26
Changes: 07/14/2026 20:26 (54)
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Cache ID: 216::103