CVE-2026-65779
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Use After Free in Windows Autopilot Allows Local Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-11

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Use after free in Windows Autopilot allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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Published
2026-08-11
Last Modified
2026-08-11
Generated
2026-08-11
AI Q&A
2026-08-11
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-65779
EUVD
EUVD-2026-56732

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microsoft windows_autopilot *

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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 Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a use-after-free issue in Windows Autopilot. It allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally by exploiting a memory management flaw.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain higher-level access on your system, potentially allowing them to install programs, view or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate compliance requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA if sensitive data is exposed.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Windows Autopilot use-after-free vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's update guide for patches and install them promptly.

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