CVE-2026-95943
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Double Free in Windows Cdpsvc Service

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-14

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Double free in Connected Devices Platform Service (Cdpsvc) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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Published
2026-10-13
Last Modified
2026-10-14
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
NVD
CVE-2026-95943
EUVD
EUVD-2026-100277

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 8 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
Microsoft Windows 11 version 23H2 10.0.22631.0
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 23H2 10.0.22631.0
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 10.0.26100.0
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 25H2 10.0.26200.0
Microsoft Windows 11 version 26H1 10.0.28000.0
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 26H2 10.0.26300.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 10.0.26100.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) 10.0.26100.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-415 The product calls free() twice on the same memory address.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a double free issue in the Connected Devices Platform Service (Cdpsvc) in Microsoft Windows. A double free occurs when a program frees the same memory block twice, which can lead to memory corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution. An authorized attacker with local access could exploit this to elevate their privileges on the system.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain higher-level permissions on your system, potentially enabling them to install programs, view or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights. Since it requires local access, attackers would need to already have some level of access to your device.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Connected Devices Platform Service (Cdpsvc) vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's security advisories for patches and install them promptly.

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