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The cve 2026 50296 tag covers Microsoft’s security advisory for a use-after-free vulnerability in the Windows DirectX Graphics Kernel. The flaw can allow a locally authenticated attacker to elevate privileges and gain extensive control of an affected PC or server. Microsoft addressed it in the July 14, 2026 security updates for supported Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025 systems. The vulnerability is rated Important with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0. At publication, Microsoft said it had not been publicly disclosed or exploited and considered exploitation less likely.
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    CVE-2026-50296: Install July Updates to Fix Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation

    CVE-2026-50296, a use-after-free vulnerability in the Windows DirectX Graphics Kernel, can let a locally authenticated attacker elevate privileges and gain extensive control of an affected PC or server. Microsoft patched the flaw in the July 14, 2026 security updates across supported Windows 10...
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