CVE-2026-96937
Use after free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Published Oct 13, 2026 · updated Oct 16, 2026 · microsoft windows 10 21h2
Use after free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Timeline
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Oct 13, 2026 · NIST NVD
Detected
Use after free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Oct 16, 2026 · NIST NVD
Updated
Use after free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected
- cpe microsoft/windows 10 21h2version unspecified
- cpe microsoft/windows 10 22h2version unspecified
- cpe microsoft/windows 11 23h2version unspecified
Sources
- NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-96937
Use after free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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