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The cve 2026 58601 tag covers Microsoft’s July 14, 2026 security updates for a high-impact elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Windows Virtual Hard Disk Miniport Driver. The flaw affects supported Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server releases, and could allow a locally authenticated attacker to gain elevated control of a vulnerable system. Classified as a heap-based buffer overflow under CWE-122, the vulnerability carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 and an Important severity rating. This archive provides coverage of the vulnerability, its affected Windows platforms, Microsoft’s remediation, and the associated security update guidance.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    CVE-2026-58601: July Updates Fix Windows VHD Privilege Escalation

    Microsoft has patched CVE-2026-58601, a high-impact elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Windows Virtual Hard Disk Miniport Driver, through the July 14, 2026 security updates. The flaw affects supported Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server releases, and could let a locally...