CVE-2026-42982
Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege vulnerability
Microsoft·Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege
MSRC advisory July 14, 2026
Alert details
- Source feed
- Microsoft MSRC
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-42982
- Affected products
- Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege · Microsoft Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege · Microsoft
What happened
Improper validation of consistency within input in Windows Secure Kernel Mode allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
What it means for your business
Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege vulnerability (CVE-2026-42982) was added to Microsoft’s security update guidance. Improper validation of consistency within input in Windows Secure Kernel Mode allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. PremierePC tracks MSRC advisories for Upstate SC businesses — patch or open a ticket if you need help verifying exposure.
EPSS probability
0.27%
Sources
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