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CVE-2026-25171 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows Authentication Methods, classified as a use-after-free bug. Microsoft assigned it a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.0. The flaw requires an already authenticated local attacker to trigger the use-after-free condition, potentially allowing elevation of privileges on the affected system. This tag covers discussions and advisories related to CVE-2026-25171, including technical details, impact analysis, and mitigation guidance for Windows systems.
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    CVE-2026-25171: Windows Authentication Use-After-Free Local Privilege Escalation

    Microsoft has recorded CVE-2026-25171 as a local elevation-of-privilege (EoP) bug in Windows Authentication Methods — a use‑after‑free in authentication code that, if triggered by an already authorized local actor, can elevate privileges on an affected host; Microsoft’s advisory entry and...
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