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The cve 2026 54112 tag covers Microsoft’s security fix for a Windows Win32k elevation-of-privilege vulnerability. The flaw involves improper synchronization of a shared resource, creating a race condition that an authorized attacker with limited local access could exploit to gain broader control of an affected PC or server. Microsoft addressed the issue in its July 14, 2026 monthly security updates for supported editions of Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025. Coverage also includes the vulnerability’s Important severity rating and CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8.
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    CVE-2026-54112: Patch Windows Win32k Privilege Escalation

    CVE-2026-54112 is a newly patched Windows Win32k elevation-of-privilege vulnerability that can let an attacker with limited local access gain broader control of an affected PC or server. Microsoft released the fix on July 14, 2026, as part of its monthly security updates, covering supported...