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This tag covers CVE-2026-66804, an Important elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in Windows Cross Device Service. Microsoft published remediation details on August 11, 2026, and revised them on August 14, identifying nine affected Windows product entries with corresponding security updates and fixed OS builds. The flaw is described as improper access control, requiring an authorized attacker with local, low-privilege access. It is not remotely exploitable. Discussions on WindowsForum.com focus on the vulnerability's impact, affected Windows versions, and the importance of applying the provided security updates to mitigate the risk of privilege escalation on Windows systems.
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    CVE-2026-66804: Microsoft Fixes Windows Cross Device Service Privilege Escalation

    Microsoft has published complete remediation details for CVE-2026-66804, an Important elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in Windows Cross Device Service. The record was released on August 11, 2026 and revised on August 14. It now identifies nine affected Windows product entries and maps each...
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