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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-85921 · published 14 September 2026
CVE-2026-85921: Double free vulnerability
Double free in Windows Secure Kernel Mode allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
8.2 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.36% · top 73.2% CWE-415 · Double free Awaiting Analysis
8.2CVSS 3.1 base score
0.36%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
0Affected product versions listed by NVD
1References
16 Sep 2026Last modified by NVD
Description
Double free in Windows Secure Kernel Mode allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-85921), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.
