CVE-2026-42986
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Use After Free in Microsoft Graphics Component Allows Local Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-09

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Use after free in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Published
2026-06-09
Last Modified
2026-06-09
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2026-06-10
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2026-06-09
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NVD
CVE-2026-42986
EUVD
EUVD-2026-35737
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Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft graphics_component *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-416 The product reuses or references memory after it has been freed. At some point afterward, the memory may be allocated again and saved in another pointer, while the original pointer references a location somewhere within the new allocation. Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.
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Compliance Impact

The provided information does not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a use after free issue in the Microsoft Graphics Component. It allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to an elevation of privilege, meaning an attacker with some level of access could gain higher privileges than intended. This can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

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