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Use-after-free in Windows Autopilot allows local privilege escalation

Priority LOW 33CWE-416Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Local
Privileges required
Low
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
High
Impact type
Code execution
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
Fixed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-416 and the CVSS impact.

Summary

Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 from 10.0.26100.0 before 10.0.26100.9711, Version 25H2 from 10.0.26200.0 before 10.0.26200.9711, and Version 26H2 from 10.0.26300.0 before 10.0.26300.9711 are affected. A use-after-free flaw (CWE-416) in Windows Autopilot lets the system use memory after it has been released. An authorized attacker with low privileges on the local system can escalate privileges.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28

Description from the CNA

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

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00279 20th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Windows 11 Version 24H2 (Microsoft): 10.0.26100.9711Windows 11 Version 25H2 (Microsoft): 10.0.26200.9711+1 more product

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Technical impact
Total

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
MicrosoftWindows 11 Version 24H210.0.26100.0 to before 10.0.26100.971110.0.26100.9711Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftWindows 11 Version 25H210.0.26200.0 to before 10.0.26200.971110.0.26200.9711Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftWindows 11 Version 26H210.0.26300.0 to before 10.0.26300.971110.0.26300.9711Patch availableCNA
  • Windows 11 Version 24H2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.26100.0 to before 10.0.26100.9711 Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711 Patch available CNA
  • Windows 11 Version 25H2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.26200.0 to before 10.0.26200.9711 Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711 Patch available CNA
  • Windows 11 Version 26H2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.26300.0 to before 10.0.26300.9711 Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711 Patch available CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 6

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*before 10.0.26100.9711VulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*before 10.0.26100.9711VulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*before 10.0.26200.9711VulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*before 10.0.26200.9711VulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*before 10.0.26300.9711VulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*before 10.0.26300.9711VulnerableMicrosoft
  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* Versions before 10.0.26100.9711 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions before 10.0.26100.9711 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* Versions before 10.0.26200.9711 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions before 10.0.26200.9711 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* Versions before 10.0.26300.9711 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions before 10.0.26300.9711 Vulnerable ·Microsoft

Remediation

Install Windows 11 Version 24H2 build 10.0.26100.9711, Version 25H2 build 10.0.26200.9711, or Version 26H2 build 10.0.26300.9711 or later.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28

  • Fix · CNA Windows 11 Version 24H2 (Microsoft) Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711
  • Fix · CNA Windows 11 Version 25H2 (Microsoft) Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711
  • Fix · CNA Windows 11 Version 26H2 (Microsoft) Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-13 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-108134
  2. 2026-10-13 CISA SSVC decision points changed
  3. 2026-10-13 Priority changed: MEDIUM → LOW
  4. 2026-10-13 Alias added: GHSA-p7r3-jgfw-jw4c

References

  • TI-2026-26194 Windows Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Service Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2026-73128 Windows Shell Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2026-17367 MSHTML Framework Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2026-17364 Windows Shell Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2025-24062 Windows SMB Client Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2025-24042 Internet Shortcut Files Remote Code Execution Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
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