CVE-2026-42910
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Out-of-Bounds Write in Windows Hotpatch Monitoring Service

Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-09

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Out-of-bounds write in Windows Hotpatch Monitoring Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Published
2026-06-09
Last Modified
2026-06-09
Generated
2026-06-10
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2026-06-09
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NVD
CVE-2026-42910
EUVD
EUVD-2026-35576
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microsoft windows_hotpatch_monitoring_service *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-787 The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write in the Windows Hotpatch Monitoring Service. It allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is an elevation of privilege, meaning an attacker who already has some level of access can gain higher privileges. This can lead to full control over the affected system, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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