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The http sys vulnerability tag covers security flaws in the Windows kernel-mode HTTP protocol stack (HTTP.sys), which terminates inbound HTTP requests for IIS, the HTTP Server API, and other inbox services. Recent content focuses on CVE-2026-21250, an elevation of privilege vulnerability that can be exploited locally or from network proximity. Microsoft has issued an urgent patch for this flaw, making it a critical remediation item for administrators hosting HTTP.sys-backed services. Discussions emphasize the kernel-mode execution context and the need for prompt patching to prevent privilege escalation attacks.
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    Urgent Patch for Windows HTTP.sys Elevation of Privilege CVE-2026-21250

    Microsoft’s security guidance confirms a kernel‑mode flaw in the Windows HTTP protocol stack that can be abused for local or network‑proximal privilege escalation—an urgent remediation item for administrators that host HTTP.sys‑backed services. (msrc.microsoft.com) Background HTTP.sys is the...
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