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The cve 2026 50357 tag covers reporting on a Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) elevation-of-privilege vulnerability addressed in Microsoft’s July 14, 2026 security updates. The flaw stems from a numeric truncation error and can allow a locally authenticated attacker to execute code with substantially greater control over an affected machine. Microsoft rates the issue Important, while its CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 reflects potential impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Coverage includes supported Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server releases, with details recorded in Microsoft’s Security Update Guide and the National Vulnerability Database.
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    CVE-2026-50357: July Updates Fix Windows ReFS Privilege Escalation

    CVE-2026-50357, a Windows Resilient File System elevation-of-privilege vulnerability fixed in Microsoft’s July 14, 2026 security updates, allows a locally authenticated attacker to execute code with substantially greater control over an affected machine. Microsoft rates the flaw Important, while...