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The cve 2026 49162 tag covers reporting on a Windows local privilege-escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Brokering File System. The flaw affects Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 and can allow an authenticated attacker who can already run code locally to obtain higher privileges. Coverage explains that the issue results from a use-after-free memory condition, is tracked as CWE-416, and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0. The vulnerability is not described as remotely exploitable. Microsoft disclosed CVE-2026-49162 on July 14, 2026, and included its correction in security servicing for the affected Windows releases.
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    CVE-2026-49162 Fixes Windows 11 Privilege Escalation

    CVE-2026-49162 is a Windows local privilege-escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Brokering File System that can let an authenticated attacker gain higher privileges by triggering a use-after-free memory condition. Microsoft disclosed the flaw on July 14, 2026, and included the correction in...