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cve 2026 25187

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CVE-2026-25187 is a local elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Winlogon, tracked as an improper link-resolution issue (CWE-59) with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8. Because Winlogon runs with SYSTEM privileges, this flaw provides a practical escalation path for a local, authorized actor. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover the vulnerability details, its impact on Windows security, and available mitigations. Users share insights on applying patches and configuring system policies to reduce risk. This tag aggregates threads and resources for IT administrators and security professionals monitoring this specific CVE and its implications for enterprise Windows environments.
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    CVE-2026-25187: Local Winlogon Privilege Escalation and Mitigations

    Microsoft’s security tracking has assigned CVE-2026-25187 to a newly recorded local elevation‑of‑privilege vulnerability in Winlogon that — because Winlogon runs with SYSTEM privileges — presents an immediate and practical escalation path for a local, authorized actor; the vendor-tracked entry...
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