CVE-2026-83942
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege vulnerability
MSRC advisory September 8, 2026
Alert details
- Source feed
- Microsoft MSRC
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-83942
- Affected products
- Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege · Microsoft Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege · Microsoft
What happened
<p>Missing authorization in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.</p>
What it means for your business
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege vulnerability (CVE-2026-83942) was added to Microsoft’s security update guidance. <p>Missing authorization in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.</p> If you need help checking exposure, call (864) 335-9223.
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