Pointer Dereference Flaw in Windows Device Association Service

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-09

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Release of invalid pointer or reference in Windows Device Association Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-09

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-77500

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	windows_device_association_service	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-763	The product attempts to return a memory resource to the system, but it calls the wrong release function or calls the appropriate release function incorrectly.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a release of an invalid pointer or reference in the Windows Device Association Service. An authorized attacker can exploit this to elevate their privileges locally on an affected system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with local access could exploit this to gain higher privileges, potentially allowing them to install programs, view or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Windows Device Association Service vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's security advisories for updates and ensure all systems are updated promptly.

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